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How to get fromReading to Lancaster Universityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Lancaster University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    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 / ...
    5h 14m
    £86–131

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus bus
    9h 12m
    £55–76

  3. Drive  218.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Lancaster Universitycar car 218.4 mi
    4h 1m
    £55–80

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 25m
    £88–336

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    5h 22m
    £97–153

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 424
    10h 34m
    £65–96

Reading to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lancaster University via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Management School in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lancaster University via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Millennium Point, and Underpass in around 9h 12m.

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