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

The cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ormskirk and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ormskirk station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ormskirk and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk and arriving at Reading via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Ormskirk to Reading?

The distance between Ormskirk and Reading is 199 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ormskirk to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Reading bus from?

Ormskirk to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Reading train from?

Ormskirk to Reading train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.

Train or bus from Ormskirk to Reading?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Reading is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Ormskirk to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ormskirk to Reading train arrive?

Ormskirk to Reading train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Ormskirk to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ormskirk to Reading is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Ormskirk to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Ormskirk to Reading?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
4h 54m
£75–151
Drive 191.5 mi
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1. Drive from Ormskirk to Readingcar 191.5 mi
3h 34m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 2m
£62–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
5h 2m
£84–320
Line 375 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
5h 42m
£72–118
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 12m
£124–520
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
5h 18m
£106–242

Ormskirk to Reading by train

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Ormskirk to Reading via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 2m.

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