How to Travel from
Lancaster University to Reading
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Lancaster University, Great Britain → Reading, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lancaster University to Reading
Composite routes from Lancaster University to Reading
Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
362 km.
from $19
Other
4 h 26 min
308 km.
from $296
8 h 53 min
308 km.
from $60.35
6 h 25 min
Bus, Train
308 km.
from $128.91
5 h 26 min
Train, Plane
308 km.
from $135.88
6 h 10 min
Bus, Train
308 km.
from $223.48
6 h 13 min
Train, Plane
308 km.
from $229.30
Route Navigator Lancaster University - Reading
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto North Drive
North Drive, 160 м
160 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Underpass
Underpass, 441 м
441 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bigforth Drive
Bigforth Drive, 1 km 576 м
1 km 576 м
Keep left
259 м
259 м
Turn slight left onto Preston Lancaster Road
Preston Lancaster Road, 3 km 149 м
3 km 149 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hampson Green Interchange
Hampson Green Interchange, 187 м
187 м
Keep right onto M6 and take M6(S) toward Preston, Blackpool
Preston, Blackpool, M6(S), 32 km 624 м
32 km 624 м
Keep right onto Preston Bypass
Preston Bypass, 138 km 937 м
138 km 937 м
Keep left onto M6
15 km 66 м
15 km 66 м
Keep left onto M5
5 km 409 м
5 km 409 м
Keep left onto M5
1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kenrick Way
Kenrick Way, 1 km 590 м
1 km 590 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Telford Way
Telford Way, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tollhouse Way
Tollhouse Way, 1 km 748 м
1 km 748 м
Keep right
75 м
75 м
Turn slight right onto High Street
High Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
Keep right onto Newlands Green
Newlands Green, 80 м
80 м
Continue onto Newlands Green
Newlands Green, 25 м
25 м
Turn slight left onto Bearwood Road
Bearwood Road, 1 km 707 м
1 km 707 м
Turn right onto Bearwood Road
Bearwood Road, 3 km 670 м
3 km 670 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Lordswood Road
Lordswood Road, 321 м
321 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto High Street
High Street, 54 м
54 м
Turn right onto Harborne Park Road
Harborne Park Road, 1 km 365 м
1 km 365 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Harborne Lane
Harborne Lane, 1 km 601 м
1 km 601 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Harborne Lane
Harborne Lane, 1 km 682 м
1 km 682 м
Continue onto Oak Tree Lane
Oak Tree Lane, 3 km 647 м
3 km 647 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pershore Road
Pershore Road, 75 м
75 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pershore Road South
Pershore Road South, 1 km 931 м
1 km 931 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Masshouse Lane
Masshouse Lane, 1 km 238 м
1 km 238 м
Turn left onto Longdales Road
Longdales Road, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn right onto Gay Hill Lane
Gay Hill Lane, 3 km 268 м
3 km 268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Middle Lane
Middle Lane, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A435
1 km 233 м
1 km 233 м
Keep left
1 km 947 м
1 km 947 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Portway Island
Portway Island, 4 km 419 м
4 km 419 м
Keep right onto M42
463 м
463 м
Keep right onto M40 and drive toward London, Warwick, Stratford
London, Warwick, Stratford, 73 km 807 м
73 km 807 м
Keep left onto M40 and take A41, A34 toward Bicester Central, Bicester Village, Park And Ride, Oxford, Aylesbury, Newbury
Bicester Central, Bicester Village, Park And Ride, Oxford, Aylesbury, Newbury, A41, A34, 480 м
480 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wendlebury Interchange
Wendlebury Interchange, 19 km 238 м
19 km 238 м
Keep left and take A432, (A40), (M40), A4074 toward Ring Road, Oxford, London, Reading
Ring Road, Oxford, London, Reading, A432, (A40), (M40), A4074, 369 м
369 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Southern By-pass Road
Southern By-pass Road, 1 km 665 м
1 km 665 м
Continue onto Southern By-pass Road
Southern By-pass Road, 1 km 204 м
1 km 204 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Heyford Hill Roundabout
Heyford Hill Roundabout, 6 km 83 м
6 km 83 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Golden Balls Roundabout
Golden Balls Roundabout, 2 km 89 м
2 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oxford Road
Oxford Road, 335 м
335 м
Continue onto A4074
3 km 841 м
3 km 841 м
Continue onto Henley Road
Henley Road, 1 km 162 м
1 km 162 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Henley Road
Henley Road, 2 km 537 м
2 km 537 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A4074
3 km 279 м
3 km 279 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Port Way
Port Way, 1 km 170 м
1 km 170 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A4074
17 km 420 м
17 km 420 м
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 262 м
262 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Caversham Road
Caversham Road, 62 м
62 м
Turn slight left onto Caversham Road
Caversham Road, 338 м
338 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Vastern Road
Vastern Road, 470 м
470 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Vastern Road
Vastern Road, 229 м
229 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Forbury Road
Forbury Road, 209 м
209 м
Turn left onto Blagrave Street
Blagrave Street, 205 м
205 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lancaster to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Lancaster to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Underpass to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Lancaster to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Airlines
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$354.42
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$189.87
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$107.59
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Elizabeth Line
Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$22.78
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Reading?
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Reading is to bus which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 8h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Reading?
The fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Lancaster University and Reading?
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster University to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
How far is it from Lancaster University to Reading?
The distance between Lancaster University and Reading is 363 km. The road distance is 362.6 km.
How do I travel from Lancaster University to Reading without a car?
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .
How long does it take to get from Lancaster University to Reading?
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Lancaster University to Reading, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Lancaster University to Reading bus from?
Lancaster University to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lancaster station.
Train or bus from Lancaster University to Reading?
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Reading is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 8h 53m.
Where does the Lancaster University to Reading bus arrive?
Lancaster University to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street station.
Can I drive from Lancaster University to Reading?
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster University to Reading is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Lancaster University to Reading.
How do I get a bus ticket from Lancaster University to Reading?
Book your Lancaster University to Reading bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Reading?
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