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Which bus from Bristol to Lancaster is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Lancaster. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£27
tomorrow
£26
Wednesday
£26
Thursday
£27
Friday
£22
Saturday
£29
Sunday
£23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 16:30 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 16:30 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 16:30 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 16:30 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 20m 09:35 Bristol Coach Station 17:55 Lancaster University  Economy £22
FlixBus 11h 40m 06:15 Bristol Coldharbour Lane 17:55 Lancaster University  Economy £27
National Express 7h 20m 19:40 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 19:40 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 10m 11:45 Bristol Coach Station 17:55 Lancaster University  Economy £23
National Express 7h 20m 19:40 Bristol Coach Station 03:00 Lancaster Cable St  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Lancaster via Manchester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      11:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Lancaster is £21 on 01/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Lancaster?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Lancaster. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Bristol to Lancaster. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bristol and Lancaster.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 coaches from Bristol to Lancaster, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Lancaster, with 3 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Lancaster bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 1 times by bus from Bristol to Lancaster in one click. Book your Bristol to Lancaster bus ticket starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus £21
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 16:30
Latest Coach 19:40
Daily Bus Connections 1 Ø
Distance 288.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Lancaster?

Every day, 1 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Lancaster. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 14/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
£27
Tuesday 15/09
£26
Wednesday 16/09
£26
Thursday 17/09
£27
Friday 18/09
£29
Saturday 19/09
£29
Sunday 20/09
£23
Monday 21/09
£27
Tuesday 22/09
£29
Wednesday 23/09
£29
Thursday 24/09
Friday 25/09
£22
Saturday 26/09
£34
Sunday 27/09
£29
Monday 28/09
£27
Tuesday 29/09
£29
Wednesday 30/09
£29
Thursday 01/10
£21
Friday 02/10
£29
Saturday 03/10
£29
Sunday 04/10
£29
Monday 05/10
£30
Tuesday 06/10
£26
Wednesday 07/10
£26
Thursday 08/10
£26
Friday 09/10
£22
Saturday 10/10
£29
Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Lancaster

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Lancaster, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £21, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Lancaster. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Lancaster, with £22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Lancaster

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol 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 coach from Bristol 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 coaches from Bristol to Lancaster are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Lancaster?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Lancaster timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Lancaster

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Lancaster:

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 16:30
Last Coach 19:40
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 21/08/2026

FlixBus from Bristol to Lancaster

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Lancaster:

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 06:15
Last Coach 11:45
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 21/08/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Lancaster

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Lancaster. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Bristol to Lancaster? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Lancaster.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Lancaster

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Lancaster. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Lancaster bus

How much does a Bristol Lancaster coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Lancaster bus trip is available from £21 and takes 8h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £29. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Lancaster.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Lancaster route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Lancaster is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Lancaster from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Lancaster is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Lancaster?

The earliest bus to Lancaster departs from Bristol at 16:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Lancaster?

The latest bus to Lancaster departs from Bristol at 19:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Lancaster route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Lancaster can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lancaster?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 bus to Lancaster from Bristol?

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 bus for the Bristol Lancaster bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol 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 travelling 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 Bristol to Lancaster on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bristol to Lancaster?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 1 daily trips between Bristol and Lancaster. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bristol to Lancaster?

Prices and availability for 1 trips between Bristol and Lancaster change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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