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

The cheapest way to get from Swinton to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swinton to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leinster Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Swinton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Swinton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Swinton to Reading?

The distance between Swinton and Reading is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swinton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Swinton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swinton to Reading bus from?

Swinton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Swinton to Reading train from?

Swinton to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Swinton to Reading?

The best way to get from Swinton to Reading is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Swinton to Reading bus arrive?

Swinton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swinton to Reading train arrive?

Swinton to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swinton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Swinton to Reading is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Swinton to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Swinton to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swinton to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 10m
£97–143
Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swinton to Readingcar 178.2 mi
3h 26m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 36m
£47–72
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 8m
£69–242
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 13m
£93–186

Swinton to Reading by train

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Swinton, Salford, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leinster Road to Reading RailAir via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 36m.

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