What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Reading?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Reading RailAir via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Reading via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from St Helens to Reading?

The distance between St Helens and Reading is 196 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from St Helens to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Reading bus from?

St Helens to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from St Helens to Reading?

The best way to get from St Helens to Reading is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the St Helens to Reading bus arrive?

St Helens to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the St Helens to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Reading is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from St Helens to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Reading?

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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 / ...
4h 45m
£83–136
Drive 181.9 mi
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1. Drive from St Helens to Readingcar 181.9 mi
3h 27m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 51m
£46–67
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
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 4m
£80–307
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
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 / ...
4h 46m
£83–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 21m
£104–236
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
5h 55m
£116–499

St Helens to Reading by train

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Reading via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Reading RailAir via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 51m.

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