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

The cheapest way to get from Radcliffe to Reading is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Radcliffe to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Radcliffe and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Radcliffe to Reading. However, there are services departing from Radcliffe War Memorial and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Radcliffe and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Radcliffe to Reading. However, there are services departing from Radcliffe and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Radcliffe to Reading?

The distance between Radcliffe and Reading is 188 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Radcliffe to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Radcliffe to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Radcliffe to Reading bus from?

Radcliffe to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Radcliffe to Reading train from?

Radcliffe to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Radcliffe to Reading?

The best way to get from Radcliffe to Reading is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Radcliffe to Reading bus arrive?

Radcliffe to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Radcliffe to Reading train arrive?

Radcliffe to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Radcliffe to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Radcliffe to Reading is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Radcliffe to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Radcliffe to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 25m
£93–134
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
7h 35m
£34–79
Drive 186 mi
1. Drive from Radcliffe to Readingcar 186 mi
3h 33m
£46–67
Tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Radcliffe to Piccadillytram
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
3h 54m
£69–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 49m
£46–67
Tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Radcliffe to Piccadillytram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 10m
£93–182

Radcliffe to Reading by tram and train

133Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Radcliffe, Bury, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Radcliffe to Station Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 7h 35m.

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