

Trains from Reading West
to Lancaster
From £96.20
Reading West to Lancasterby train on average takes 4 hrs 14 mins
Reading West to Lancaster one way only
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- Trains depart every 24 minutes
- First train leaves Reading West at 05:52
- Last train leaves Reading West at 19:00
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Reading West to Lancaster train times
Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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09:29 Reading West Canceled | 13:55 Lancaster Canceled | Off-Peak Single, Great Western Railway | 4h 26m, 3 changes | ||
09:29 Reading West Canceled | 14:08 Lancaster Canceled | Off-Peak Single, Great Western Railway | 4h 39m, 2 changes | ||
10:28 Reading West On Time | 14:56 Lancaster On Time | , Great Western Railway | 4h 28m, 3 changes | ||
10:28 Reading West On Time | 15:08 Lancaster On Time | Off-Peak Single, Great Western Railway | 4h 40m, 2 changes | ||
11:28 Reading West On Time | 15:56 Lancaster On Time | , Great Western Railway | 4h 28m, 3 changes |
Reading West facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Smartcard Accepted
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- Toilets
Station Building
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
- Rail replacement locations
Towards Theale - Bus stop outside McDonalds (A329 Oxford Road) Towards Reading - Bus stop underneath railway bridge.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
Whether youve lost something on one of our trains or at a station, we'll do our best to find it for you. Once we've got your details, we'll start looking. Although it can take up to a week for things to reach us. Register your lost item here
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Meeting point: platform.
This station is supported by the GWR Mobile Customer Assist Team 07:00-22:00 Mon-Sat and 09:00-20:00 Sun. To book assistance at this station, please either call GWR Passenger Assist on 0800 197 1329, through gwr.com/passengerassist or via the Passenger Assist App by Transreport.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 18:30
Sat 09:30 to 15:30
Sun 10:30 to 16:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Step Free Access
Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road, through a steep ramp. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C.
This station is supported by the GWR Mobile Customer Assist Team 07:00-22:00 Mon-Sat and 09:00-20:00 Sun. To book assistance at this station, please either call GWR Passenger Assist on 0800 197 1329, through gwr.com/passengerassist or via the Passenger Assist App by Transreport.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Station Message
The lift on platform 3 at Lancaster station will be out of use until autumn 2025 due to planned maintenance. If you need the lift, please allow extra time for your journey if you need to change platforms.
Lancaster facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- ShopsYes
News agent
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces165
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces188
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
Sun 08:00 to 22:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes