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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Oct
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£9
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£12
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
1 h 45 m
Trains on 10 Oct
3
Distance
84 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 3 trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN), including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
19:041h18Manchester Airport20:22Lancaster station (LAN)£91One-way0 changes
7:172h28Manchester Airport9:45Lancaster station (LAN)£111One-way0 changes- 7:291h30Manchester Airport8:59Lancaster station (LAN)£141One-way0 changes
- 19:041h18Manchester Airport20:22Lancaster station (LAN)£91One-way0 changes
- 7:291h30Manchester Airport8:59Lancaster station (LAN)£141One-way0 changes
- 7:172h28Manchester Airport9:45Lancaster station (LAN)£111One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:29, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 7:29 |
Last train 18:04 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W85168 | On time 8:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h14 | 9:18 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89560+ W34144+ C04439 | 8:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 10:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89062 | On time 8:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h33 | 10:02 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89062+W34177 | On time 8:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 9:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| G89564+W84656+W34254 | On time 8:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 10:56 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85170 | On time 9:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h17 | 10:21 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89569+C01369+C04444 | 9:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 11:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89045 | 9:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:50 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89573+W84661+W33912 | On time 9:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 11:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85177 | On time 10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h10 | 11:14 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89577+W33941+C21804 | On time 10:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 12:07 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89047 | 10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h33 | 12:02 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89047+W33912 | 10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 11:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| G89581+W84667+W34033 | On time 10:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h06 | 12:54 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85179 | On time 11:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h14 | 12:18 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89585+W34033 | On time 11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h37 | 12:54 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| G89585+W33935+C21812 | On time 11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 13:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89071 | 11:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 13:03 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89589+W84673+W34016 | On time 11:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 13:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85182 | 12:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h10 | 13:14 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89593+W34016 | On time 12:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 13:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| G89593+W34286+C21590 | On time 12:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 14:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89072 | 12:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 14:03 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89597+W84680+W34187 | 12:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 14:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85188 | 13:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 14:20 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89602+C01372+C21811 | 13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 15:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89051 | On time 13:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h33 | 15:02 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89051+W34187 | On time 13:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 14:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| G89607+W84686+W34007 | 13:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 15:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85191 | On time 14:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h14 | 15:18 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89614+W34290+C21591 | On time 14:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 16:07 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89067 | On time 14:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 15:50 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89617+W84692+W34069 | On time 14:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h09 | 16:57 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85196 | On time 15:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 16:19 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89541+W34292+C21810 | 15:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 17:07 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89053 | On time 15:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h23 | 16:52 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89543+W84697+W34082 | 15:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 17:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85201 | On time 16:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h17 | 17:21 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89546+W34289+C21593 | On time 16:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 18:09 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89055 | On time 16:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 17:51 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89550+W84702+C01318 | On time 16:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 18:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85205 | On time 17:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 18:19 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89554+C01318 | On time 17:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 18:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| G89554+W34287+C21809 | On time 17:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 19:07 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89069 | On time 17:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h33 | 19:02 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89558+W84708+W34169 | On time 17:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 19:56 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85208 | On time 18:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 19:20 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89562+W34291+C21595 | On time 18:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 20:09 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89057 | On time 18:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 19:51 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89566+W84714+C01321 | 18:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 20:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| C24372 | On time 19:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h18 | 20:22 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89571+W34288+C21803 | On time 19:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 21:09 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89059 | On time 19:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 20:50 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89575+W84720+W34180 | On time 19:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h09 | 21:57 Lancaster station (LAN) | 2 changes | |
| W85210 | On time 20:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 21:20 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89579+W34180 | On time 20:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h40 | 21:57 Lancaster station (LAN) | 1 change | |
| W84750 | On time 21:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 22:25 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89060 | On time 21:59 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h28 | 23:27 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£9
Northern Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£8
Transpennine Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£29
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) 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 Lancaster station (LAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) covers a distance of 84 km and takes approximately 1h 10m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) is 84 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) leaves at 7:29.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) departs at 18:04.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Lancaster station (LAN). The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN).
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Lancaster offers a pleasant view of the English countryside, passing through charming towns and lush greenery, making it a scenic experience for travellers.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Lancaster station (LAN)
Most Manchester Airport to Lancaster station (LAN) trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Lancaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Lancaster station (LAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Lancaster
LancasterLancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
City-centre transport
Getting to Lancaster from Lancaster city centre
Lancaster is 2 km from Lancaster city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSouthwest Chief · 65h 2m · £836
Pennsylvanian · 17h 47m · £419
Southwest Chief, Texas Eagle · 65h 11m · £734
Southwest Chief, Texas Eagle · 75h 46m · £940
BusGreyhound US1210 · 69h 20m · £493
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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