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How to get fromPreston to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 52m
    £75–119

  2. Drive  199.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Preston to Readingcar car 199.9 mi
    3h 44m
    £50–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 16m
    £60–89

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, 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
    4h 19m
    £79–311

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    6h 32m
    £135–521

Preston to Reading by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 16m.

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