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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    4h 48m
    £94–130

  2. Drive  203.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Burnleycar car 203.5 mi
    4h
    £51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    7h 13m
    £67–126

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    5h 14m
    £81–310

  5. Train

    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 / ...
    5h 31m
    £92–143

  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 Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    5h 11m
    £104–234

Reading to Burnley by train, tram, and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 31m.

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