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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Reading is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Reading is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Harrogate and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Harrogate and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Reading via York, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Harrogate to Reading?

The distance between Harrogate and Reading is 248 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Harrogate to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Reading bus from?

Harrogate to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Harrogate to Reading?

The best way to get from Harrogate to Reading is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Harrogate to Reading bus arrive?

Harrogate to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Harrogate to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harrogate to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Reading is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Harrogate to Reading.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 33m
£76–167
Drive 208.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harrogate to Readingcar 208.3 mi
3h 47m
£51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 30m
£66–129
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 41m
£88–329
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 4m
£110–171
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 22m
£95–349
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 58m
£118–243

Harrogate to Reading by train and subway

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Reading RailAir via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 30m.

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