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

The cheapest way to get from Cheshire to Reading is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheshire to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cheshire and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheshire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Headless Woman and arriving at Forbury Road via Chester Bus Interchange and Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cheshire and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Cheshire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Reading via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Cheshire to Reading?

The distance between Cheshire and Reading is 170 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheshire to Reading without a car is to line 84 bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cheshire to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheshire to Reading bus from?

Cheshire to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Cheshire to Reading train from?

Cheshire to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Cheshire to Reading?

The best way to get from Cheshire to Reading is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Cheshire to Reading bus arrive?

Cheshire to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Cheshire to Reading train arrive?

Cheshire to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Cheshire to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheshire to Reading is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cheshire to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Reading.

Cheshire to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, line 84 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cheshire to Reading by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 84 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Old Church to Bus Stationbus 84
2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
4h 33m
£60–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40 / ...
7h 26m
£27–48
Drive 165.6 mi
1. Drive from Cheshire to Readingcar 165.6 mi
3h 16m
£42–60
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester 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
5h 39m
£86–317
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 17m
£72–113
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chester 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
5h 55m
£108–239

Cheshire to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Headless Woman to Forbury Road via Chester Bus Interchange, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Headless Woman to Reading via Chester Bus Interchange, Chester, and Stafford in around 5h 17m.

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