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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Reading is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Burnley to Reading?

The distance between Burnley and Reading is 225 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Reading without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 38m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Burnley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Reading bus from?

Burnley to Reading bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Reading?

The best way to get from Burnley to Reading is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 38m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Burnley to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Burnley to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Reading is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Burnley to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
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 38m
£94–151
Drive 204 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Readingcar 204 mi
3h 56m
£50–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
6h 42m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
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 59m
£83–267
Train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Salford Crescenttrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 42m
£102–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 25m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 28m
£101–211
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road 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 25m
£112–380

Burnley to Reading by train

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Distance: 223.8 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 25m.

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