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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Goring Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bolton Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Chorley to Reading?

The distance between Chorley and Reading is 203 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Chorley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Reading bus from?

Chorley to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Chorley to Reading?

The best way to get from Chorley to Reading is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Chorley to Reading bus arrive?

Chorley to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chorley to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chorley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Reading is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Chorley to Reading.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Chorley 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 56m
£99–146
Drive 192.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chorley to Readingcar 192.9 mi
3h 37m
£48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 30m
£58–93
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley 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 5m
£81–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 3m
£65–132
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley 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
4h 34m
£99–208

Chorley to Reading by train

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Reading RailAir via Bolton Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 3m.

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