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Trains from Lancaster (LAN) to Manchester Stations

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33

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

51 mins

fastest journey

05:50 / 00:39

first / last train

27

direct trains

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Lancaster (LAN) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Lancaster and Manchester Stations , with 27 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 6 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Lancaster to Manchester Stations is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 10 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Lancaster and Manchester Stations .

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 51 mins.

Journeys from Lancaster to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:50
    1 hrs 1 min Direct
    06:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:26
    54 mins Direct
    07:20
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:26
    57 mins Direct
    08:23
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:51
    1 hrs Direct
    08:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    51 mins Direct
    09:22
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    10:39
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    1 hrs 1 min Direct
    10:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:26
    56 mins Direct
    11:22
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:50
    1 hrs 1 min Direct
    11:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:31
    52 mins Direct
    12:23
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:49
    1 hrs 2 mins Direct
    12:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:27
    55 mins Direct
    13:22
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:51
    1 hrs Direct
    13:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:52
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:25
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    14:39
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:49
    1 hrs 2 mins Direct
    14:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:28
    54 mins Direct
    15:22
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:52
    59 mins Direct
    15:51
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:28
    56 mins Direct
    16:24
    Lancaster
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:47
    1 hrs Direct
    16:47
    Lancaster
    Deansgate
    Lancaster to Deansgate

About Lancaster Station

Station name Lancaster (LAN)
Address Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 19:45
Saturday 05:15 - 19:45
Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Deansgate station, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LG
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:20 - 23:40
Tuesday 06:20 - 23:40
Wednesday 06:20 - 23:40
Thursday 06:20 - 23:40
Friday 06:20 - 23:40
Saturday 06:20 - 23:40
Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Lancaster and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Lancaster and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Lancaster and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:39.

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Amenities on trains between Lancaster and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 27 direct services per day from Lancaster to Manchester Stations

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Lancaster and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Lancaster and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.