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There are 9 ways to get from Bradford to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    3h 45m
    £79–154

  2. Drive  195.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bradford to Readingcar car 195.3 mi
    3h 42m
    £49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    5h 46m
    £65–127

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 5m
    £86–319

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h 49m
    £96–152

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Bradford - Nelson Street to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn02
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 8m
    £50–72

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LBA - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 49m
    £148–595

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 19m
    £109–243

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 56m
    £98–381

Bradford to Reading by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 46m.

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