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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Leigh to Reading?

The distance between Leigh and Reading is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Leigh to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Reading bus from?

Leigh to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Reading train from?

Leigh to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Reading?

The best way to get from Leigh to Reading is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Leigh to Reading bus arrive?

Leigh to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Leigh to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leigh to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Reading is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Leigh to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Reading.

Leigh to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 35 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 4m
£72–117
Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leigh to Readingcar 179.3 mi
3h 24m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 25m
£56–83
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 25m
£76–292
Line 35 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 28m
£82–122
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 41m
£98–224

Leigh to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Reading via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Reading RailAir via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 25m.

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