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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
86 km
Cheap tickets
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Manchester Airport will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Lancaster for Manchester Airport on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the 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 .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
Y0080608:48AM1h27
Lancaster station (LAN)10:15AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€161One-way
0 transfers
C2657508:28AM1h16
Lancaster station (LAN)09:44AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€181One-way
0 transfers
C2657309:29AM1h15
Lancaster station (LAN)10:44AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€181One-way
0 transfers
C2657010:26AM1h18
Lancaster station (LAN)11:44AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€181One-way
0 transfers
Y0087710:50AM1h25
Lancaster station (LAN)12:15PMManchester Airport (MIA)
€191One-way
0 transfers
C2657309:29AM1h15
Lancaster station (LAN)10:44AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€181One-way
0 transfers
C2657508:28AM1h16
Lancaster station (LAN)09:44AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€181One-way
0 transfers
C2657010:26AM1h18
Lancaster station (LAN)11:44AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€181One-way
0 transfers
Y0087710:50AM1h25
Lancaster station (LAN)12:15PMManchester Airport (MIA)
€191One-way
0 transfers
Y0080209:50AM1h25
Lancaster station (LAN)11:15AMManchester Airport (MIA)
€231One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus 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 bus with prices starting from €12. 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €15 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lancaster to Manchester Airport train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:49 PM
Last updated at 10:49 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26575 | On time 8:28 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h16 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y00806 | On time 8:48 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h27 | 10:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26573 | On time 9:29 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h15 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y00802 | On time 9:50 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h25 | 11:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26570 | On time 10:26 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h18 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y00877 | On time 10:50 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h25 | 12:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 8 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 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 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 07:27 |
Last train 19:50 |
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
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)
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 Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
€12
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 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 Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest Price
€9
TransPennine Express frequency
4 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
FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
FAQs: Travel by train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport 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 Lancaster to Manchester Airport.
Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) is on average 1 h 11 min for the 86 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Lancaster by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 06: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 17: 37.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. There are 6 direct trains from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) you can take a train with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Lancaster is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train is November.
You have options as you can travel from Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MAN) 2 different ways: coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
Lancaster
Manchester
Lancaster
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
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 kmShopping
- 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
WC
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Lancaster
- 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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