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

The cheapest way to get from Desborough to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Desborough to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Desborough and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Desborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paddock Lane and arriving at Reading RailAir via Market Hall, Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Desborough and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Desborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Desborough to Reading?

The distance between Desborough and Reading is 128 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Desborough to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Desborough to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desborough to Reading bus from?

Desborough to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Desborough to Reading train from?

Desborough to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Market Harborough station.

Train or bus from Desborough to Reading?

The best way to get from Desborough to Reading is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £55 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Desborough to Reading bus arrive?

Desborough to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Desborough to Reading train arrive?

Desborough to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Desborough to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Desborough to Reading is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Desborough to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Reading.

Desborough to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 17 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Desborough to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Market Harborough to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 45m
£58–118
Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Desborough to Readingcar 85.4 mi
1h 49m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 35m
£43–55
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 47m
£67–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
5h 14m
£80–110
Line 17 bus, bus, line 300 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Breakleys Road to Bus Interchangebus 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Pointbus X6
4. Take the bus from The Point to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 100
5. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStnbus 300 / ...
6. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
7h 31m

Desborough to Reading by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Reading via Market Hall, Fernie Road, Market Harborough, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Reading RailAir via Market Hall, Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 35m.

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