Lancashire to Reading Trains

Lancashire to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancashire and Reading takes 5h 28m 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.

5h 28m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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5h 17m

£81–126

Lancashire to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lancashire and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:48 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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