Lancaster to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Reading takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 14m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 11m

£90–151

Lancaster to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 PM → 9:39 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
5:51 PM → 10:40 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 11:38 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:27 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:40 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 6:39 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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