The average train between Reading and Lancashire takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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.
Trains run hourly 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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lancashire station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Reading to Lancashire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lancashire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Langho station.
Book your Reading to Lancashire train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Lancashire is 283.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Langho via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 21m.