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How to get fromReading to Lancaster Universityby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Lancaster University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 8m
    £36–158

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop to Lancaster Universitybus bus megabus M11
    6h 51m
    £32–99

  3. Drive 219 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Lancaster Universitycar car 219 mi
    3h 58m
    £53–77

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 27m
    £83–309

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 45m
    £33–301

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus bus
    9h 31m
    £47–72

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 3m
    £83–221

Reading to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Lancaster University, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Lancaster University via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Underpass in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lancaster University via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Newhall St, and Underpass in around 9h 31m.

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