The average train between Lancashire and Reading takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancashire to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lancashire and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lancashire to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lancashire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lancashire station and arriving at Reading station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Lancashire to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Langho station.
Lancashire to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Lancashire to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Lancashire and Reading is 283.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Langho to Reading via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 22m.