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How to Travel from

Runcorn to Reading

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,645.51

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$139.24
Train from Runcorn to Milton
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$82.28

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oxford
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72

Bus operators

Arriva UK

Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from Central Railway Station to Aylesbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.96

Thames Travel

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from High Street to Forbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$6.96

Carousel Buses

Phone:
01494 450151
Website:
carouselbuses.co.uk/services
Bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.62–$10.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Reading is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Forbury Road via Chester Bus Interchange and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Reading?

The distance between Runcorn and Reading is 278 km. The road distance is 295.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Runcorn to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Reading bus from?

Runcorn to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Reading train from?

Runcorn to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Reading?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Reading is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Runcorn to Reading bus arrive?

Runcorn to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oxford station.

Where does the Runcorn to Reading train arrive?

Runcorn to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Reading is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Runcorn to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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