What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Congleton?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Congleton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Congleton?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Congleton is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Reading to Congleton?

The distance between Reading and Congleton is 173 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Congleton without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £85 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Congleton?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Reading to Congleton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Reading to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Congleton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Reading to Congleton.

Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Congleton.

Reading to Congleton - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to MacclesfieldBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 41m
£85–250
Drive 149.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Congleton149.4 mi
2h 57m
£38–54
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 37m
£101–271
Train, bus, line 94 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Stafford
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station101
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station94
5h 3m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 13m
£85–185

Reading to Congleton by train and bus

106Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Macclesfield hourly. Tickets cost £85–250 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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