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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Reading is to bus via Birmingham which costs £26 - £85 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Bolton to Reading?

The distance between Bolton and Reading is 192 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £23 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Bolton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Reading bus from?

Bolton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Reading train from?

Bolton to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Reading?

The best way to get from Bolton to Reading is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £23 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Bolton to Reading bus arrive?

Bolton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bolton to Reading train arrive?

Bolton to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Reading is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Bolton to Reading.

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

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Bolton to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 24m
£24–129
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The 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
7h 24m
£27–81
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Readingcar 185.8 mi
3h 32m
£46–66
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 42m
£90–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 13m
£45–90
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 9m
£83–189

Bolton to Reading by train

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Station Road via Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 7h 24m.

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