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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Leigh to Reading?

The distance between Leigh and Reading is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Leigh to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Reading bus from?

Leigh to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Reading train from?

Leigh to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Reading?

The best way to get from Leigh to Reading is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Leigh to Reading bus arrive?

Leigh to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Leigh to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leigh to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Reading is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Leigh to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Reading.

Leigh to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 2m
£82–132
Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leigh to Readingcar 179.3 mi
3h 24m
£45–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 19m
£49–72
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 33m
£78–304
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St Peter's Squarebus V1 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 7m
£97–142
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 49m
£102–233

Leigh to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Reading via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 19m.

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