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 34m.

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 34m 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, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

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 44m.

How far is it from Chorley to Reading?

The distance between Chorley and Reading is 203 miles. The road distance is 193.7 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 44m and costs £27 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 Bee Network, 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 44m and costs £27 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Chorley to Reading bus arrive?

Chorley to Reading bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens 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 34m 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, line 36 bus, bus, and car

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 ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 44m
£27–159
Line 36 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardens36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
7h 47m
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Reading192.6 mi
3h 34m
£48–70
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 3m
£88–261
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to CoventryWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 43m
£40–209
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
4h 18m
£99–219

Chorley to Reading by train

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £21–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Reading RailAir via Bolton Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 47m.

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