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How to get fromLancashire to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 17m
    £81–126

  2. Drive  209.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancashire to Readingcar car 209.6 mi
    3h 54m
    £52–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Langho to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 18m
    £58–82

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

    1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain 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
    4h 42m
    £79–290

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Langho to Manchester Victoriatrain train Ribblehead - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 20m
    £86–140

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 37m
    £106–297

Lancashire to Reading by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Reading via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 17m.

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