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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Reading is to bus via Birmingham which costs £21 - £75 and takes 8h 47m.

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 48m 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 Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Accrington to Reading?

The distance between Accrington and Reading is 219 miles. The road distance is 201.8 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 22m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 22m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Accrington to Reading bus arrive?

Accrington to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 48m to drive from Accrington to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Accrington to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Accrington to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 22m
£38–177
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
8h 47m
£21–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 15m
Drive 200.6 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Readingcar 200.6 mi
3h 48m
£50–71
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
4h 56m
£86–268
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 36m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
5h 17m
£93–227
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 33m
£97–328

Accrington to Reading by train

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Distance: 217.9 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Reading RailAir via Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 15m.

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