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How to get fromSheffield to Lancaster Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Lancaster University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    3h 3m
    £30–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lancasterbus bus Uk030
    5h 35m
    £13–22

  3. Drive  89.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Lancaster Universitycar car 89.5 mi
    1h 52m
    £23–32

  4. Train, line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    6h 4m
    £20–39

Sheffield to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Lancaster University, England?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Lancaster University via Manchester Piccadilly, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Management School in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Lancaster University via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Lancaster in around 5h 35m.

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