What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Reading via Stowmarket, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Reading?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Reading is 136 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Reading bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Reading train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Reading?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Reading is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Reading train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Reading is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Reading.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 10m
£64–145
Drive 111.3 mi
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1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Readingcar 111.3 mi
2h 13m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 37m
£50–89
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3h 36m
£72–141
Bus via Thetford
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 47m
£40–56

Bury St Edmunds to Reading by train

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Distance: 134.8 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Reading via Stowmarket, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 37m.

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