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There are 8 ways to get from Ormskirk to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    4h 55m
    £75–151

  2. Drive  191.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ormskirk to Readingcar car 191.5 mi
    3h 34m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk920
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 31m
    £52–88

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston 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
    5h 2m
    £84–330

  5. Line 375 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    6h 13m
    £72–123

  6. Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    6h 10m
    £154–520

  7. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    7h 1m
    £98–254

  8. Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 36m
    £114–290

Ormskirk to Reading by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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 55m. 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 31m.

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