Rome2Rio

How to get fromReading to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Blackpool

See all options

Reading to Blackpool

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Reading to Blackpool. The best route is Train via Birmingham, a distance of 297.573 km.

  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 43m
    £94–151

  2. Drive 215.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Blackpoolcar car 215.1 mi
    4h 5m
    £53–77

  3. Train, bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus bus 68
    7h 44m
    £68–97

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 52m
    £104–370

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 58m
    £116–169

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 40m
    £116–237

Reading to Blackpool by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers