Reading to Lancaster Trains

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: £101
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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4h 29m

£83–133

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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:15 PM → 7:06 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:09 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 9:09 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:15 PM → 8:07 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Lancaster? 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.