What is the cheapest way to get from Bradford to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Nelson Street N2 and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Reading via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Bradford to Reading?

The distance between Bradford and Reading is 234 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bradford to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Bradford to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bradford to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bradford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Reading bus from?

Bradford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Reading train from?

Bradford to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Reading?

The best way to get from Bradford to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Bradford to Reading bus arrive?

Bradford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bradford to Reading train arrive?

Bradford to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Reading is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bradford to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Bradford to Reading?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 47m
£82–155
Drive 195.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bradford to Readingcar 195.4 mi
3h 41m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 467 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 19m
£68–131
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 5m
£88–316
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 49m
£108–165
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LBA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 49m
£119–567
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 20m
£113–230
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 56m
£99–361

Bradford to Reading by train and subway

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 19m.

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