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

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Reading. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Reading RailAir via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Hough Lane, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Reading?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Reading is 196 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Skelmersdale to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Reading bus from?

Skelmersdale to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Reading train from?

Skelmersdale to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Reading?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Reading is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Reading bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Reading train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Reading is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Skelmersdale to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Reading.

Skelmersdale to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 9m
£72–118
Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Readingcar 187.5 mi
3h 30m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 54m
£60–87
Line 311 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Church Streetbus
2. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 12m
Line 310 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
4. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Readingtrain
7h 56m
£71–162
Line 311 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Church Streetbus
2. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 28m
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 40m
£118–519

Skelmersdale to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Reading via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Reading RailAir via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Hough Lane, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 54m.

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