How to travel from Preston to Reading

There are 3 options to travel between Preston and Reading including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Reading is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Reading:

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Reading costing on average $128.

A bus is $79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Reading costing on average $159.

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Reading is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 27m.

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Preston to Reading is approximately 175 miles (283 km).

The average frequency per day from Preston to Reading is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Reading as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Reading:

• Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
• Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Reading by train.
• Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Preston to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Reading to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions and experience the cultural highlights of Reading.