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Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £42. 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 coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 316 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£111 Average Price | £42 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Lancaster from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Lancaster is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Reading to Lancaster
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Lancaster:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Lancaster costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Lancaster as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Lancaster, University.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lancaster by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Lancaster by train.
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