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There are 7 ways to get from London to Read by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 38m
    £48–171

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 39m
    £14–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 16m

  4. Drive 213.2 mi

    1. Drive from London to Readcar car 213.2 mi
    4h 17m
    £53–76

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    5h 28m
    £66–240

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    4h 29m

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    6h 15m
    £85–232

London to Read by train, foot, and bus

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London, England and Read, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £45–170 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Constitutional Club via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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