How to get from Burnley to Reading

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What is the best way to travel from Burnley to Reading?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains and Buses for the journey to Reading from Burnley. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 55m
$47
$49
1
Train
4h 58m
$143
$143
6

What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Burnley?

You can get to Reading with just $47 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Sunday
from $53
Monday
Tuesday
from $47
Wednesday
from $48
Thursday
Friday
from $49
Saturday

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Northern
    5h 18m
    0
    8:29 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    1:47 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 6m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    2:26 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 21m
    0
    9:32 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    2:53 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 8m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    3:23 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    4h 58m
    0
    11:06 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    4:04 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    11h 35m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    11h 35m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49

What are the fastest trips from Burnley to Reading?

You can get to Reading from Burnley in just 4h 58m with a Train from Northern. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 4h 58m
Monday
Tuesday
from 11h 35m
Wednesday
from 11h 35m
Thursday
Friday
from 9h 55m
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Northern
    4h 58m
    0
    11:06 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    4:04 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 6m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    2:26 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 8m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    3:23 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 18m
    0
    8:29 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    1:47 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143
  • Northern
    5h 21m
    0
    9:32 AM
    Burnley
    Central Station
    2:53 PM
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from $143

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    11h 35m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    11h 35m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Burnley
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Burnley to Reading

What are the most popular stations in Burnley and Reading?

In Burnley, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Barracks Station or Bus Stop, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Burnley? With 2 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Burnley and Reading, you can pay as low as $47 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Reading in just 4h 58m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Burnley and Reading are Northern and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Burnley and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Brierfield or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Leeds Bradford Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Burnley to Reading?

The most popular companies between Burnley and Reading, are Northern and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Northern

All you need to know when you travel from Burnley to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Burnley to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Burnley to Reading

How can I reach Reading from Burnley?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Reading from Burnley.

How far is Reading from Burnley?

The distance between Burnley and Reading is 169.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Burnley and Reading?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Burnley to Reading?

You can get to Reading with just $47 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 4h 58m with a Train from Northern.

More routes to Burnley and to Reading

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Burnley and to Reading. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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