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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Accrington to Reading?

The distance between Accrington and Reading is 219 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Accrington to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Reading bus from?

Accrington to Reading bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Reading train from?

Accrington to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Reading?

The best way to get from Accrington to Reading is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Accrington to Reading bus arrive?

Accrington to Reading bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Accrington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Reading is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Accrington to Reading.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 24m
£81–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 29m
£49–65
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 8m
Drive 200.9 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Readingcar 200.9 mi
3h 53m
£50–72
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
5h 13m
£85–301
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 35m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 23m
£117–262
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Accrington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 28m
£107–377

Accrington to Reading by train

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Distance: 217.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Reading RailAir via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 8m.

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