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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 20 m
Trains on 20 Sept
6
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Manchester Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 6 trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W8490210:481h10Lancaster station (LAN)11:58Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes- W8487611:381h20Lancaster station (LAN)12:58Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
- W8490512:281h14Lancaster station (LAN)13:42Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
G8988611:511h26Lancaster station (LAN)13:17Manchester Airport (MIA)£291One-way0 changes- G8988812:471h29Lancaster station (LAN)14:16Manchester Airport (MIA)£321One-way0 changes
- W8490210:481h10Lancaster station (LAN)11:58Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
- W8490512:281h14Lancaster station (LAN)13:42Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
- W8487611:381h20Lancaster station (LAN)12:58Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
- G8988611:511h26Lancaster station (LAN)13:17Manchester Airport (MIA)£291One-way0 changes
- G8988812:471h29Lancaster station (LAN)14:16Manchester Airport (MIA)£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lancaster to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Manchester Airport:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
Live departures
Lancaster to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89801+G15951 | 9:45 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h33 | 11:18 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| W84902 | 10:48 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h10 | 11:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84876 | 11:38 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h20 | 12:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89886 | 11:51 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h26 | 13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84905 | 12:28 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h14 | 13:42 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89888 | 12:47 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h29 | 14:16 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 10:38. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 7:28 |
Last train 10:38 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Lancaster to Manchester Airport trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Lancaster and Manchester Airport from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Manchester Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Manchester Airport
Most Lancaster to Manchester Airport trains use the Lancaster to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Lancaster and Manchester Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Lancaster from Lancaster city centre
Lancaster is 2 km from Lancaster city centre. Public transport options include:
Lancaster train station facilities and services
Lancaster has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lancaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lancaster. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lancaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lancaster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lancaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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