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How to get fromOldham to Readingby train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 45m
    £97–142

  2. Drive 181.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oldham to Readingcar car 181.7 mi
    3h 42m
    £44–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 22m
    £61–93

  4. Tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram tram
    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 19m
    £70–293

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 15m
    £67–132

  6. Tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram tram
    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 37m
    £100–207

Oldham to Reading by bus, foot, and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. 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 15m.

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