Lancaster to Reading Trains

Lancaster to Reading trains

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The average train between Lancaster and Reading takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster 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.

4h 56m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 12m

£94–147

Lancaster to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lancaster and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:59 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:57 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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