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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Reading is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Reading. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Reading?

The distance between Blackpool and Reading is 219 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Reading without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Blackpool to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Reading bus from?

Blackpool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Reading train from?

Blackpool to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Reading?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Reading is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Blackpool to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Reading train arrive?

Blackpool to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Reading is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Blackpool to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Blackpool to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
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 3m
£81–130
Drive 215.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Readingcar 215.1 mi
4h 10m
£54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
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 51m
£58–87
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
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 45m
£87–311
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 25m
£96–149
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk026
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 29m
£55–88
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 59m
£108–243

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Distance: 218.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 51m.

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