What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Reading is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Reading?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Reading. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Reading?

The distance between East Midlands and Reading is 157 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from East Midlands to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Reading bus from?

East Midlands to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Brooksby College station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Reading train from?

East Midlands to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Reading?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Reading is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £90 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the East Midlands to Reading bus arrive?

East Midlands to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Reading train arrive?

East Midlands to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Reading is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from East Midlands to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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East Midlands to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 21m
£88–129
Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Readingcar 112.5 mi
2h 32m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
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 18m
£65–86
Bus via St Margaret's Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
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 21m
£70–97

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Reading via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Reading RailAir via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 18m.

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