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How to get fromReading to Lancashireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Lancashire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain train Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
    5h 21m
    £90–139

  2. Drive  209.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Lancashirecar car 209.7 mi
    3h 55m
    £53–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain train
    9h 8m
    £58–86

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Bolton to Langhotrain train
    5h 2m
    £80–308

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading 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 Langhotrain train
    4h 59m
    £101–233

Reading to Lancashire by train and tram

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Langho via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 21m.

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