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Trains from Burnley Central (BNC) to Reading

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36

train journeys
per day

170

miles (273 kms)

5hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

06:06 / 23:34

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Burnley Central (BNC) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Burnley Central and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Burnley Central to Reading is approximately 170 miles (273 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 37 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Burnley Central and Reading.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Burnley Central to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Burnley Central to Reading Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:07
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:40
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:23
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    5 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:11
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:06
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:12
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    13:41
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:06
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:06
    5 hrs 36 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:42
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:13
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:42
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:06
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:07
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:13
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    15:41
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:06
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:23
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:06
    5 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    16:40
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:12
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:40
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:06
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    17:14
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:12
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    17:40
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:06
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:06
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    18:41
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:13
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    18:41
    Burnley Central
    Reading
    Burnley Central to Reading

About Burnley Central Station

Station name Burnley Central (BNC)
Address Burnley Central station, Railway Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:30
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Burnley Central and Reading

The travel time between Burnley Central and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Burnley Central and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:34.

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Amenities on trains between Burnley Central and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Burnley Central & Reading. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Burnley Central and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Burnley Central and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.