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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lancaster for Manchester Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
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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 prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 86 km
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£16 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lancaster to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Manchester Airport trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:29 Lancaster | 1h16 | 19:45 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
| C26574 | On time 08:27 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h17 | 09:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y00806 | On time 08:48 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h27 | 10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26572 | On time 09:29 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h15 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y00802 | On time 09:50 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h25 | 11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26569 | On time 10:27 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h17 | 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C27156+Y03660 · Y05777 | On time 10:32 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h04 | 12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 07:27 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express from Lancaster to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Lancaster and Manchester Airport from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
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
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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