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How to get fromReading to Ashton-under-Lyneby train, car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Ashton-under-Lyne by train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 56m
    £81–119

  2. Drive  177.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Ashton-under-Lynecar car 177.9 mi
    3h 38m
    £45–65

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Ashton-under-Lynetram tram
    3h 54m
    £71–303

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    6h 35m
    £81–249

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    6h 29m
    £106–303

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ashton-under-Lyne, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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