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Reading to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lancaster takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Lancaster. 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 24m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 30m
£94–150

Reading to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lancaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m.

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