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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Machu Picchu by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LHR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 32m
    $705–3,107

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LGW - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 6m
    $431–2,980

  3. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LTN - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 31m
    $449–2,913

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BHX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 23m
    $471–3,025

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BRS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 31m
    $769–3,054

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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