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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Nelson is to bus via Oxford which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Nelson is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Beech Tree Close via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Reading to Nelson?

The distance between Reading and Nelson is 229 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Reading to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Nelson?

The best way to get from Reading to Nelson is to train which takes 6h and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Reading to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Nelson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Nelson is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Reading to Nelson.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
6h
£99–154
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 35m
£38–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 31m
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Nelsoncar 210.1 mi
4h 1m
£52–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 54m
£98–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 2m
£103–149
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 Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 42m
£110–229

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Reading to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Beech Tree Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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