How to travel from Reading to Lancaster

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Travel Information from Reading to Lancaster

Distance196 miles (316 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$38 - $74
Cheapest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 12 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $74 (€67) • 3 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or CrossCountry

Travel 196 miles (316 km) by train or bus between Reading and Lancaster. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Reading to Lancaster.

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from Reading to Lancaster

How to get from Reading to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBus
03:45AM13h10
Reading
04:55PMLancaster
$661One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:45AM13h10
Reading
04:55PMLancaster
$661One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:45AM13h10
Reading
04:55PMLancaster
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Lancaster

Travel to Lancaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Lancaster.

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There are 2 travel options from Reading to Lancaster. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Lancaster from Reading is by taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Reading to Lancaster:

Taking a bus costs $36 (€33) less than taking a train, which costs on average $74 (€67) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Lancaster from Reading is by train, which takes on average 3 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Lancaster by bus takes 12 h 30 min on average.

The distance is approximately 196 miles (316 km) from Reading to Lancaster.

The average frequency per day from Reading to Lancaster is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Reading to Lancaster as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Lancaster:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Reading to Lancaster:

    • You can travel between Reading and Lancaster by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $38 (€34) with FlixBus from Reading to Lancaster.
    • You can travel between Reading and Lancaster by train with CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $74 (€67) with Avanti West Coast from Reading to Lancaster.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Reading to Lancaster with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find direct buses with.
    • You can book a direct train with.

    Direct services to Lancaster tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Many of our customers traveling from Reading to Lancaster don't make Lancaster their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Lancaster are London, Durham, Manchester, Edinburgh or Liverpool, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Lancaster to any of these top destinations today!

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