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How to get fromCradley Heath to Readingby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cradley Heath to Reading by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 34m
    £43–72
  2. Drive  99.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Readingcar car 99.7 mi
    2h 1m
    £26–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Lloyd Housebus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    5h 18m
    £41–57
  4. Train via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Cradley Heath to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain train Birmingham Moor Street - Worcester Shrub Hill / ...
    2. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Readingtrain train Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
    3h
    £42–84

Cradley Heath to Reading by train and foot

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cradley Heath, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Reading RailAir via Lloyd House, Birmingham - Jennens Road, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 18m.

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