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The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool to Reading

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$318

Average price

$318

Fastest journey

4 h 40 m

Average duration

4 h 42 m

Trains per day

Distance

298 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Blackpool to Reading will cost around $318 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $318.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Blackpool to Reading without transferring at least once.

05:55AM4h50

Blackpool

10:45AMReading

$3181One-way

1 transfer

06:54AM4h47

Blackpool

11:41AMReading

$3181One-way

1 transfer

07:53AM4h43

Blackpool

12:36PMReading

$3181One-way

1 transfer

08:54AM4h47

Blackpool

01:41PMReading

$3181One-way

1 transfer

09:54AM4h47

Blackpool

02:41PMReading

$3181One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€101 Average price	€76 Average price Cheapest
5h 21m Average duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 55m Average duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Blackpool to Reading

United Kingdom

Trains from Blackpool to Reading run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $74 (€60)

Distance

184 miles (297 km)

Average train duration

4h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

$85 (€69)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 9m

First train

02:24

Last train

20:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $74 (€60)

Train companies: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) from Blackpool to Reading trains

You can travel by train from Blackpool to Reading with CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) for as low as $78 (€64). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Reading from Blackpool you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Blackpool to Reading train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 4 h 39 min
Cheapest Price: $96

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Blackpool to Reading train information:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: $78
Virgin Trains frequency: 1 a day

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Reading from Blackpool. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Blackpool to Reading train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $390
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Blackpool to Reading

FAQs: Travel by train from Blackpool to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Reading.

Cheap train tickets from Blackpool to Reading can start from as little as $83 (€68) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Blackpool to Reading is $137 (€111); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Blackpool to Reading train time is 3 h 59 min covering the 184 mile (297 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Blackpool to Reading leaves at 2: 24 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Blackpool to Reading leaves at 8: 25 PM.

There are 14 trains a day from Blackpool to Reading which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Blackpool to Reading train with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Reading from Blackpool as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 25 PM.

A trip to Reading from Blackpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Blackpool to Reading is February.

You have options as you can travel between Blackpool and Reading 2 different ways: train or bus.