What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to St Helens is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Reading to St Helens is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at World of Glass via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Reading to St Helens?

The distance between Reading and St Helens is 195 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Reading to St Helens?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Reading to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to St Helens bus from?

Reading to St Helens bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to St Helens train from?

Reading to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to St Helens?

The best way to get from Reading to St Helens is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Reading to St Helens bus arrive?

Reading to St Helens bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to St Helens train arrive?

Reading to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to St Helens is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Reading to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2410+ hotels available in St Helens.

Reading to St Helens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North WesternRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
4h 22m
£51–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgateX40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One423
9h 22m
£25–64
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchange
6h 53m
£44–74
Drive 181.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to St Helens181.5 mi
3h 21m
£45–64
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
4h 40m
£82–271
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 27m
£56–155
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
4h 18m
£89–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 31m
£122–405

Reading to St Helens by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Reading, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Reading to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to World of Glass via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 6h 53m.

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