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Compare bus and train for Reading to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €122.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€122 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Reading to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Lancaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Lancaster:
A bus is $96 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Lancaster costing on average $154 (€122).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Lancaster, University.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Lancaster by train.
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