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 which costs £26 - £55 and takes 9h 24m.

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 £40 - £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 Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from St Helens to Reading?

The distance between St Helens and Reading is 198 miles. The road distance is 182.7 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 via Liverpool Lime Street which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Reading?

The best way to get from St Helens to Reading is to train via Liverpool Lime Street which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 54m.

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 West Midlands Trains, 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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St Helens to Reading - 9 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 54m.

There are 9 ways to get from St Helens to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Liverpool Lime Street
best
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 46m
£36–148
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 24m
£26–53
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 54m
£44–81
Drive 181.6 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Readingcar 181.6 mi
3h 22m
£45–65
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 58m
£92–292
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 46m
£31–157
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 25m
£85–197
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 18m
£153–432
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 39m
£109–244

St Helens to Reading by train

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Distance: 196.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Reading via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 46m. 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 54m.

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