Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£8

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MAN) for Lancaster every day 2 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 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.

08:291h33

Manchester Airport (MAN)

10:02Lancaster

£71One-way

0 changes

09:291h21

Manchester Airport (MAN)

10:50Lancaster

£101One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster train times

Showing trains for today, Monday 21 April

Last updated at 15:24

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W45927	On time 15:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h22	16:51 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
P13212	On time 16:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h15	17:19 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
G53079+C49529	On time 16:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h38	17:55 Lancaster station (LAN)	1 change
W45942	On time 16:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h33	18:02 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
P13215	On time 17:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h16	18:20 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
W45929	On time 17:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h22	18:51 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
P06206	Delayed 18:04 18:01Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h21	19:22 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
W45930	On time 18:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h21	19:50 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
P13218	On time 19:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h16	20:20 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
P12788	On time 20:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h20	21:24 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
G31932	On time 20:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h29	22:28 Lancaster station (LAN)	0 changesdirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

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

86 km

Average train duration

1h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 14m

First train

08:29

Last train

18:29

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express trains Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster

Find the best trains between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Lancaster with Omio's travel partners Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Lancaster. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £7

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.

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £13

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster train time is 1 h 9 min covering the 53 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster leaves at 07: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster leaves at 20: 59.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster, you can count on Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Lancaster. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 59.

A day trip to Lancaster from Manchester Airport (MAN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lancaster by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Lancaster from Manchester Airport (MAN) including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MAN) and Lancaster

Manchester

Lancaster

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00

Distance to city center

2 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Lounge