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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lancaster to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

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tomorrow

$10

Saturday

$10

Sunday

Monday

$10

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Wednesday

$10

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 20m	2:40 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 2:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 20m	2:40 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
	FlixBus	1h 50m	1:30 PM	Lancaster	University	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 20m	2:40 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 20m	2:40 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
	FlixBus	1h 50m	1:30 PM	Lancaster	University	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange		Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 20m	2:40 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
	FlixBus	1h 50m	1:30 PM	Lancaster	University	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange		Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 20m	2:40 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
	FlixBus	1h 50m	1:30 PM	Lancaster	University	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange		Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lancaster to Manchester is $9 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lancaster and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Lancaster and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Lancaster to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Lancaster and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 6 buses from Lancaster to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Lancaster and Manchester, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lancaster to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Lancaster to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lancaster to Manchester starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:40 AM
Latest Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	45.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lancaster to Manchester

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lancaster for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$19

Saturday 12/06

$10

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$11

Tuesday 12/09

$10

Wednesday 12/10

$10

Thursday 12/11

$10

Friday 12/12

$19

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$15

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$14

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$10

Saturday 12/20

$10

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$10

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$24

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Lancaster to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lancaster to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lancaster to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lancaster to Manchester, with $9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Lancaster to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lancaster to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lancaster to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lancaster to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lancaster and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lancaster and Manchester.

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

University

Lancaster University

Cable St

Williamson Park Gates

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lancaster to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Lancaster to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lancaster to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lancaster to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Lancaster to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lancaster to Manchester bus

How much does a Lancaster Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 1h 20m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lancaster to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $19. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Lancaster to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Lancaster to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lancaster to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Lancaster to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 1h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lancaster to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Lancaster starts at 2:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lancaster to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Lancaster for Manchester starts at 1:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lancaster Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Lancaster to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Lancaster and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Lancaster to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lancaster Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lancaster Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lancaster to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lancaster to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lancaster and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lancaster and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!