Manchester Airport to Lancaster train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 12

Cheapest price on Sep 12

€10

Average ticket price on Sep 12

€15

Fastest journey on Sep 12

1 h 10 m

Average journey duration on Sep 12

1 h 12 m

Trains on Sep 12

22

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Lancaster will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 12, we found 22 trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster, including 22 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 12 the direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressW85190
    1:04 PM1h14
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    2:18 PMLancaster station (LAN)
    €101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW85194
    3:04 PM1h15
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    4:19 PMLancaster station (LAN)
    €101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW85204
    5:04 PM1h14
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    6:18 PMLancaster station (LAN)
    €101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89065
    11:29 AM1h33
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    1:02 PMLancaster station (LAN)
    €111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89053
    3:29 PM1h23
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    4:52 PMLancaster station (LAN)
    €111One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Manchester Airport to Lancaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 86 km

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Train
Bus

€12

Average price

Cheapest

€14

Average price

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Transpennine Express

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National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Lancaster is a train with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Lancaster:

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester Airport to Lancaster costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

Manchester Airport to Lancaster train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Lancaster trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailG89593+Avanti West CoastW34016
On time
12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
1:55 PM Lancaster station (LAN)		1 transfer
Northern RailG89072
On time
12:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
2:03 PM Lancaster station (LAN)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW85188
On time
1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
2:20 PM Lancaster station (LAN)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89051
On time
1:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
3:02 PM Lancaster station (LAN)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89051+Avanti West CoastW34187
On time
1:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h26
2:55 PM Lancaster station (LAN)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW851678:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h14
9:18 AM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG890638:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
10:02 AM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW851699:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
10:20 AM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG890459:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
10:50 AM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8517610:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h10
11:14 AM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8904710:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
12:02 PM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8518111:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
12:19 PM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8906511:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
1:02 PM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8518312:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h10
1:14 PM Lancaster station (LAN)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Manchester Airport to Lancaster trains with Omio?

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail offer trains services from Manchester Airport to Lancaster.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Airport to Lancaster.

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Lancaster.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport to Lancaster.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Lancaster.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport to Lancaster.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster

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Trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:29, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 17m.

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 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
1h 17m
First train
7:29 AM
Last train
8:59 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
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: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Manchester Airport to Lancaster trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Lancaster from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 17m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€10
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
Learn more about Transpennine Express

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 21m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€5
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

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Lancaster

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Lancaster 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Lancaster can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport to Lancaster is €12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster is 1h 17m to travel the 86 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster leaves at 7:29 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster leaves at 8:59 PM.
Yes,there are 7 direct trains a day from Manchester Airport to Lancaster with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster, you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Lancaster. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester Airport and Lancaster and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Lancaster from Manchester Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 17m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Lancaster

Most Manchester Airport to Lancaster trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Lancaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Lancaster 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 5NWShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
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 · €939
Pennsylvanian · 17h 47m · €470
Southwest Chief, Texas Eagle · 65h 11m · €824
Southwest Chief, Texas Eagle · 75h 46m · €1055
BusGreyhound US1210 · 69h 20m · €554

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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