The distance between Lancaster and Reading is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lancaster to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading.
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Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Reading.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($310).
The distance between Lancaster and Reading is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lancaster and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Reading is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £260 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Reading. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lancaster and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lancaster and Reading. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lancaster and Reading. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Reading. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £260($310) | every 3 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £260($305) | hourly | 424km (264 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, plane | 5h 15m | £205($240) | every 2 hours | 888km (552 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 357km (222 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 25m | £115($135) | hourly | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | £26($31) | once daily | 394km (245 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £63($75) | on demand | 366km (227 miles) |
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.