What is the cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Reading is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cradley Heath and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cradley Heath to Reading. However, there are services departing from Central Market Hall and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cradley Heath and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Cradley Heath to Reading?

The distance between Cradley Heath and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cradley Heath to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £50 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Cradley Heath to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cradley Heath to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Reading bus from?

Cradley Heath to Reading bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Central Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Reading train from?

Cradley Heath to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Cradley Heath to Reading?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Reading is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Reading bus arrive?

Cradley Heath to Reading bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Reading train arrive?

Cradley Heath to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cradley Heath to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cradley Heath to Reading is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cradley Heath to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Cradley Heath to Reading?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 35m
£53–83
Drive 99.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Readingcar 99.9 mi
2h
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Newhall Streetbus X10
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 21m
£41–59
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Cradley Heath to Worcester Foregate Streettrain Stratford-upon-Avon - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
3h 16m
£43–96

Cradley Heath to Reading by train and foot

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.9 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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 £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Reading RailAir via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 21m.

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