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There are 7 ways to get from Leigh to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 59m
    £28–150

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus bus X40
    8h 25m
    £21–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Uk980
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 54m

  4. Drive 179.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Readingcar car 179.1 mi
    3h 19m
    £44–64

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 28m
    £81–241

  6. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Town Hall to Charlotte Streetbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 25m

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4h 49m
    £88–200

Leigh to Reading by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Town Hall to Reading via College Avenue, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 54m.

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