Lincoln to Reading Trains

Lincoln to Reading trains

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The average train between Lincoln and Reading takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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.

3h 9m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

2h 34m

£63–127

Lincoln to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lincoln and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:03 PM → 9:46 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
11:00 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
7h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:16 AM
3h • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:35 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes
12:29 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 39m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:16 AM
3h • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 46m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:16 AM
3h • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:16 AM
3h • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln 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.

What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Reading via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 34m.

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