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How to get fromSt Helens to Readingby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New StreettrainWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 43m
    £41–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus423
    2. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury RoadbusX40 / ...
    9h 24m
    £30–58

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbusRa1
    7h 19m
    £42–81

  4. Drive 181.6 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Readingcar181.6 mi
    3h 20m
    £45–65

  5. 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)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    4h 5m
    £81–239

  6. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New StreettrainLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 48m
    £45–153

  7. 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)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    4h 24m
    £90–197

  8. Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLPL - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    6h 29m
    £125–381

St Helens to Reading by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Reading RailAir via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 19m.

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