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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 StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 16m
    £42–181

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillytrainBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 23m
    £31–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus121
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbusRa1
    8h 15m
    £46–112

  4. Drive 214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Readingcar214.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £53–76

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    4h 47m
    £85–256

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    4h 58m
    £94–214

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLPL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    7h 3m
    £131–394

Blackpool to Reading by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 15m.

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