What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barr to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Great Barr to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Great Barr and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Barr to Reading. However, there are services departing from Scott Arms and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Great Barr and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Great Barr to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hamstead (Birmingham) and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Great Barr to Reading?

The distance between Great Barr and Reading is 104 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.

How do I travel from Great Barr to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Great Barr to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Great Barr to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Great Barr to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Barr to Reading bus from?

Great Barr to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Great Barr to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Great Barr to Reading?

The best way to get from Great Barr to Reading is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Great Barr to Reading bus arrive?

Great Barr to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Great Barr to Reading train arrive?

Great Barr to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Great Barr to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Barr to Reading is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Great Barr to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Barr to Reading?

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Barr to Reading by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 18m
£52–80
Drive 98.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Barr to Readingcar 98.7 mi
2h 8m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 31m
£51–93

Great Barr to Reading by train

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Great Barr, Sandwell, 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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Arms to Reading RailAir via Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 31m.

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