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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 an average ticket price of £39 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 coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 316 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£112 Average Price | £39 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 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 coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Lancaster costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 25m.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lancaster are Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool and Leeds. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lancaster on Omio.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Preston is a Lancashire city known for its industrial heritage, lively student population and the Harris Museum. Its centre blends Victorian character with modern shops and cafés, while riverside parks soften the urban feel.
Blackpool is a classic Lancashire seaside resort known for its piers, ballroom heritage and the Blackpool Illuminations. The long promenade and Blackpool Tower give the town a lively, traditional holiday feel.
Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Lancaster:
A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Lancaster costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 25m.
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.
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