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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 1m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Grantham to Reading?

The distance between Grantham and Reading is 144 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 1m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Grantham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Reading train from?

Grantham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Where does the Grantham to Reading train arrive?

Grantham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Reading is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Grantham to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Grantham to Reading?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 1m
£49–117
Drive 125.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Readingcar 125.1 mi
2h 37m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Stevenagetrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hampton by Hiltonbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 52m
£57–91
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Readingtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
4h 40m
£97–137

Grantham to Reading by train and subway

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 1m.

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