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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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $152.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$152 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Reading to Lancaster
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Lancaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Lancaster:
A bus is $100 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Lancaster costing on average $152 (€127).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Lancaster:
A bus is $100 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Lancaster costing on average $152 (€127).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Isle of Man Airport.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo to go to Lancaster by train.
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