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How to get fromReading to Blackpoolby train, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreettrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 37m
    £56–200

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthtrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 57m
    £32–291

  3. Drive 214.7 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Blackpoolcar214.7 mi
    4h 3m
    £53–76

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    4h 55m
    £85–259

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    4h 31m
    £93–213

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLHR - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 42m
    £128–448

Reading to Blackpool by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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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 37m.

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