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

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Clitheroe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    5h 31m
    £92–141

  2. Drive  209 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Clitheroecar car 209 mi
    4h 7m
    £53–76

  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 Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 38m
    £62–90

  4. Train, fly

    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 Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    5h 14m
    £82–291

  5. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 34m
    £54–71

Reading to Clitheroe by train and tram

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Park Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 38m.

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