Coach trips from Manchester to Lancaster

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Bus tickets from Manchester to Lancaster with FlixBus are available from as low as £6.49.
The route between Manchester and Lancaster generally takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by coach and covers approximately 52 miles.
Passengers travelling from Manchester to Lancaster by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Manchester to Lancaster is at 16:10.
The day's last coach departure from Manchester to Lancaster is set for 16:10.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Manchester and Lancaster. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Manchester, there are 5 coach stops. As for Lancaster, it's served by a single stop: Lancaster (University). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Every FlixBus coach between Manchester and Lancaster is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Manchester–Lancaster route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Manchester to Lancaster route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Manchester to Lancaster: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Manchester and Lancaster starting from £6.49 (average ticket cost: £14.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Manchester to Lancaster lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Manchester and Lancaster is 52 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Manchester to Lancaster bus schedules: to check departure times of coaches between Manchester and Lancaster, simply select your travel date in the search bar at the top of the page and browse our available trip options with their schedules and prices.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Manchester, there are 5 coach stops. As for Lancaster, it's served by a single stop: Lancaster (University). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.

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