What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Reading via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Reading?

The distance between Blackburn and Reading is 205 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.

How do I travel from Blackburn to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Blackburn to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Reading bus from?

Blackburn to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Reading train from?

Blackburn to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Reading?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Reading is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Blackburn to Reading bus arrive?

Blackburn to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Reading train arrive?

Blackburn to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Reading is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Blackburn to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackburn to Reading?

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Blackburn to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackburn to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 8m
£89–138
Drive 198.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to Readingcar 198.6 mi
4h 2m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 56m
£59–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 27m
£78–307
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 10m
£79–132
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 2m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 41m
£100–230
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 36m
£107–400

Blackburn to Reading by train and tram

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 56m.

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