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How to get fromBlackpool to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 3m
    £91–147

  2. Drive 215.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Readingcar car 215.2 mi
    4h 6m
    £54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 2m
    £72–152

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 43m
    £103–361

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 26m
    £108–164

  6. Line 68 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    8h 12m
    £64–92

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 1m
    £113–231

Blackpool to Reading by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 2m.

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