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How to get fromLeigh to Readingby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h
    £82–132

  2. Drive 179.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leigh to Readingcar car 179.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 38m
    £66–127

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain 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 26m
    £80–303

  5. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 27m
    £97–142

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4h 41m
    £105–217

Leigh to Reading by bus and train

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Reading RailAir via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 38m.

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