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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Reading. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Reading. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Reading via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Southport to Reading?

The distance between Southport and Reading is 206 miles. The road distance is 201.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Reading without a car is to train via Liverpool Central which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Southport to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Reading bus from?

Southport to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Reading train from?

Southport to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Southport to Reading?

The best way to get from Southport to Reading is to train via Liverpool Central which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Southport to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Reading train arrive?

Southport to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Reading is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Southport to Reading.

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

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Southport to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Liverpool Central
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 12m
£77–156
Drive 200.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Readingcar 200.2 mi
3h 49m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 14m
£62–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 51m
£82–315
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 36m
£76–130
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 35m
£134–520
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 51m
£101–281

Southport to Reading by train and foot

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Distance: 204.6 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Reading via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Reading RailAir via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 14m.

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