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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Reading is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 44m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Reading. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Reading?

The distance between Cambridge and Reading is 94 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 44m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Cambridge to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Reading bus from?

Cambridge to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Reading train from?

Cambridge to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Reading?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 44m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Cambridge to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Reading train arrive?

Cambridge to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Reading is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Cambridge to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Reading?

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 44m
£45–124
Drive 84.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Readingcar 84.6 mi
1h 49m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 37m
£43–72
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 30m
£58–116
Train via Islington
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 15m
£49–119

Cambridge to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 93.9 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 37m.

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