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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Reading. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Oldham to Reading?

The distance between Oldham and Reading is 188 miles. The road distance is 182.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £21 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Oldham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Reading bus from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Reading?

The best way to get from Oldham to Reading is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £21 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Oldham to Reading bus arrive?

Oldham to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Reading is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Oldham to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 51m
£21–140
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 30m
£44–97
Drive 181.7 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Readingcar 181.7 mi
3h 38m
£44–64
Tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
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 19m
£78–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 50m
£45–63
Tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 42m
£78–181

Oldham to Reading by bus, foot, and train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £21–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Reading RailAir via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 30m.

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