Bus Plymouth to Lancaster: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Lancaster

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

today

tomorrow

$86

Saturday

$67

Sunday

Monday

$81

Tuesday

Wednesday

$57

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	11h 30m	3:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St		Economy	$86	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:30:00 PM to Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Lancaster via Manchester Airport, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  14h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $52
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
- National Express
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Lancaster
  Cable St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 AM to Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	17h 56m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:55 PM	Lancaster	University		Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:59:00 PM to University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 56m
	National Express	11h 10m	3:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St		Economy	$91	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:50:00 PM to Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	11h 30m	3:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St		Economy	$81	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Lancaster via Manchester Airport, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  14h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $52
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
- National Express
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Lancaster
  Cable St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 AM to Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	17h 56m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:55 PM	Lancaster	University		Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM to University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 56m
	National Express	11h 30m	3:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St		Economy	$86	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plymouth to Lancaster is $57 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Lancaster

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Plymouth to Lancaster, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Lancaster, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Lancaster

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Lancaster in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Lancaster starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus	$57
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	260.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Lancaster

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Plymouth for Lancaster: 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

$86

Saturday 12/06

$67

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$81

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$86

Thursday 12/11

$86

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Lancaster

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

With a price starting from $57, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Lancaster. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $85.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Lancaster, with $57. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $81.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Lancaster

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 Plymouth to Lancaster 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 Plymouth to Lancaster, 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 Plymouth to Lancaster are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Lancaster

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

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

University

Lancaster University

Cable St

Williamson Park Gates

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Lancaster

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

FAQs about the Plymouth to Lancaster bus

How much does a Plymouth Lancaster bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $57 and takes 17h 56m to reach Lancaster. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $57 and $91. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lancaster.

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

Every day, the Plymouth to Lancaster 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 Plymouth to Lancaster take?

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Lancaster is offered by National Express and takes 11h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Lancaster?

The earliest bus arriving in Lancaster from Plymouth starts at 3:30 PM. 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 Plymouth to Lancaster?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Lancaster starts at 11:59 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 Plymouth Lancaster route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth to Lancaster, 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 Plymouth and Lancaster?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth and Lancaster 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 Plymouth to Lancaster 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 Plymouth Lancaster 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 Plymouth Lancaster 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 Plymouth to Lancaster on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Lancaster

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