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

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Reading is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Reading via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from St Helens to Reading?

The distance between St Helens and Reading is 196 miles. The road distance is 183.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Helens to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from St Helens to Reading, including transfers.

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

St Helens to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.

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

St Helens to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Reading?

The best way to get from St Helens to Reading is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the St Helens to Reading bus arrive?

St Helens to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the St Helens to Reading train arrive?

St Helens to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Reading is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from St Helens to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Reading RailAir via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 47m
£83–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40 / ...
9h 19m
£41–98
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 49m
£46–67
Drive 182 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Readingcar 182 mi
3h 22m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
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 1m
£75–252
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 48m
£84–153
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 16m
£99–196
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
6h 7m
£118–398

St Helens to Reading by train

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Reading via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Reading RailAir via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 49m.

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