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How to get fromReading to Lytham St Annesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Lytham St Annes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 21m
    £82–127

  2. Drive  211.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Lytham St Annescar car 211.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £52–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 25m
    £59–86

  4. Train, fly

    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 Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 25m
    £83–297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    5h 29m
    £92–144

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 28m
    £63–92

Reading to Lytham St Annes by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lytham St Annes, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Fylde Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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