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Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $5.41, with average prices for this route around $8.57.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:13 Lancaster	06:45 Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:50 Lancaster	06:58 Manchester Piccadilly	1h 8m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:28 Lancaster	07:26 Manchester Piccadilly	58m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:52 Lancaster	07:58 Manchester Piccadilly	1h 6m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:24 Lancaster	08:27 Manchester Piccadilly	1h 3m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:51 Lancaster	08:58 Paris	1h 7m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

05:13

Last train

23:26

Departure station

Lancaster

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

56m

Distance

46 miles

Price

$5.41*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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