There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 9m£45–70Drive 91.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station)car 91.5 mi
1h 45m£23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 2m£47–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Reading (Station)91.5 mi
1h 45m
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Reading via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Reading (Station) is 91 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station), including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Reading (Station), Reading, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham International to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Reading (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station) is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reading (Station).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Reading (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.