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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 23m
    £92–152

  2. Drive 201 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Readingcar car 201 mi
    3h 52m
    £49–71

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    6h 20m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 12m
    £84–323

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 37m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk980 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 25m
    £49–70

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 29m
    £114–237

  8. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    6h 27m
    £115–384

Accrington to Reading by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 25m.

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