Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Burnley

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Burnley by train, bus, car, 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics InstitutebusX43
    4h 56m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2busRa1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    7h 40m
    £39–72

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics InstitutebusX43
    6h 36m

  4. Drive 203.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Burnleycar203.3 mi
    3h 53m
    £50–72

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 Prestontrain
    5h 33m
    £89–269

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreettrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 21m
    £56–203

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, 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 Prestontrain
    5h 13m
    £99–222

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Reading to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 40m.

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

Trips from Reading

Trips to Burnley

Popular routes