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 40m.

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 40m 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 Newhall St and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Preston to Reading?

The distance between Preston and Reading is 202 miles. The road distance is 200.8 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 55m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 55m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Preston to Reading bus arrive?

Preston to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Newhall St 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 40m to drive from Preston to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Preston to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 55m
£34–161
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
7h 42m
£30–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 18m
Drive 199.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Readingcar 199.7 mi
3h 40m
£49–71
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
4h 5m
£84–250
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
4h 26m
£86–209
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 43m
£150–410

Preston to Reading by train

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Distance: 200.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Newhall St and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 18m.

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