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

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

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  1. Train, line 37 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Waitrosebus bus 37
    4h 52m
    £62–112

  2. Drive  162.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Northwichcar car 162.6 mi
    3h 11m
    £41–59

  3. 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 Altrincham to Greenbanktrain train
    4h 49m
    £74–284

  4. Train, line 37 bus via Coventry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Waitrosebus bus 37
    5h 36m
    £62–95

  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 Altrincham to Greenbanktrain train
    4h 47m
    £95–219

Reading to Northwich by train and bus

Calendar156Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Northwich. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Crewe, walk to Crewe Arms Hotel, then take the line 37 bus to Waitrose. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Northwich in around 3h 11m.

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