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Reading to Lancashire trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lancashire takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Lancashire. 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 50m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain train Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
5h 19m
£90–138

Reading to Lancashire train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited10h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Lancashire? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Lancashire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Langho via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 19m.

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