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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Reading?

The distance between Runcorn and Reading is 173 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Runcorn to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Reading train from?

Runcorn to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Where does the Runcorn to Reading train arrive?

Runcorn to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Reading is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Runcorn to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Runcorn to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 257+ hotels available in Reading.

Runcorn to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 850 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Reading 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
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1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 33m
£31–170
Train, bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central station to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus X14
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
6h 28m
£75–260
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Readingcar 174.1 mi
3h 25m
£43–62
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 46m
£124–381
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 2m
£107–227
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 59m
£83–266

Runcorn to Reading by train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 33m.

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