There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Nelson Station by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 15m£87–126Drive 209.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Nelson Stationcar 209.1 mi
3h 59m£52–76Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 38m£60–83Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 43m£82–304Train
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
5h 59m£87–135Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 41m£103–239
Reading to Nelson Station by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Nelson Station is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Nelson Station is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Reading and Nelson Station is 210 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Nelson Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Reading to Nelson Station, including transfers.
Reading to Nelson Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Nelson Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Nelson Station is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Nelson Station, England?
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Printworks to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Nelson Station bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Nelson Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Nelson Station is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Reading to Nelson Station.
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