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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Macclesfieldtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 39m
    £80–120
  2. Drive 149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Congletoncar car 149.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–54
  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 31m
    £89–332
  4. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    4h 41m
  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    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
    4h 22m
    £100–205

Reading to Congleton by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Macclesfield hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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