What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Reading is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Donington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Donington station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Donington and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Donington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Castle Donington to Reading?

The distance between Castle Donington and Reading is 142 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Donington to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Castle Donington to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Castle Donington to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Reading bus from?

Castle Donington to Reading bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Reading train from?

Castle Donington to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Castle Donington to Reading?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Reading is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via St Margaret's Bus Station, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Castle Donington to Reading bus arrive?

Castle Donington to Reading bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Donington to Reading train arrive?

Castle Donington to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Castle Donington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Donington to Reading is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Castle Donington to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Reading.

Castle Donington to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Donington to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 37m
£72–103
Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Donington to Readingcar 117.3 mi
2h 14m
£29–42
Bus via St Margaret's Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 9m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 24m
£50–89

Castle Donington to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Castle Donington, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 9m.

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