The distance between Blackpool and Reading is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
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Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Reading.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Blackpool and Reading is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Blackpool and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Reading is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Reading. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Wolverhampton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and London Midland run train services between Blackpool and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Reading. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Manchester Shudehill Interchange. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Blackpool and Reading. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Reading. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £150($180) | hourly | 384km (239 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 3h 30m | £270($320) | every 3 hours | 438km (272 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 15m | £175($205) | hourly | 462km (287 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £110($130) | hourly | 351km (218 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 30m | £115($135) | hourly | 367km (228 miles) |
Train via Liverpool Lime Street | 4h 35m | £90($110) | every 2 hours | 382km (238 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | £26($31) | every 20 mins | 384km (239 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £41($49) | on demand | 362km (225 miles) |
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