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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Preston to Reading?

The distance between Preston and Reading is 202 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Preston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Reading bus from?

Preston to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Reading train from?

Preston to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Reading?

The best way to get from Preston to Reading is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Preston to Reading bus arrive?

Preston to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Reading train arrive?

Preston to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Reading is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Preston to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 52m
£75–120
Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Readingcar 199.9 mi
3h 44m
£50–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 54m
£53–85
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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
4h 19m
£79–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 16m
£59–88
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
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
4h 36m
£101–233

Preston to Reading by train

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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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