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There are 7 ways to get from London to Read by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    4h 57m
    £71–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 24m
    £45–107

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    6h 45m

  4. Drive 213.2 mi

    1. Drive from London to Readcar car 213.2 mi
    4h 18m
    £52–75

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    5h 8m
    £77–305

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    6h 4m
    £117–262

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 21m
    £108–373

London to Read by train, foot, and bus

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between London, England and Read, England?

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Constitutional Club via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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