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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Burnley is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Mechanics Institute via London Heathrow Airport and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Burnley?

The distance between Reading and Burnley is 208 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £100 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Reading to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Burnley bus from?

Reading to Burnley bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Burnley train from?

Reading to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Burnley?

The best way to get from Reading to Burnley is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Reading to Burnley bus arrive?

Reading to Burnley bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Burnley train arrive?

Reading to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Burnley is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Reading to Burnley.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Burnley?

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 16m
£101–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 42m
£50–71
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Burnleycar 203.5 mi
4h
£51–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 14m
£82–309
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£96–148
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 12m
£107–237

Reading to Burnley by train and bus

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 29m.

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