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

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There are 6 ways to get from Prestwich to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 27m
    £78–123

  2. Drive  180.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prestwich to Readingcar car 180.4 mi
    3h 39m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 10m
    £55–82

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3h 50m
    £73–275

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    6h 46m
    £82–219

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 1m
    £104–236

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Reading RailAir via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 10m.

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