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How to get fromPlatt Bridge to Readingby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New StreettrainWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 42m
    £43–242

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
    5h 52m
    £43–216

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbusRa1
    6h 56m
    £45–87

  4. Drive 179.6 mi

    1. Drive from Platt Bridge to Readingcar179.6 mi
    3h 20m
    £45–65

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

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    4h 24m
    £86–272

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    4h 40m
    £92–208

  7. Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLPL - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    6h 48m
    £127–339

Platt Bridge to Reading by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Platt Bridge, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Millers Lane to Reading via College Avenue, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millers Lane to Reading RailAir via Leigh Bus Station, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 56m.

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