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

The cheapest way to get from Horncastle to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horncastle to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Horncastle and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Horncastle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Interchange Shelter and arriving at Reading RailAir via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Horncastle and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Horncastle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Reading via Peterborough and Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Horncastle to Reading?

The distance between Horncastle and Reading is 198 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Horncastle to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Horncastle to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horncastle to Reading bus from?

Horncastle to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Horncastle to Reading train from?

Horncastle to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.

Train or bus from Horncastle to Reading?

The best way to get from Horncastle to Reading is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can train via Peterborough, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Horncastle to Reading bus arrive?

Horncastle to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Horncastle to Reading train arrive?

Horncastle to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Horncastle to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Horncastle to Reading is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Horncastle to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1470+ hotels available in Reading.

Horncastle to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Horncastle to Reading by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus 56
2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 37m
£67–139
Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Horncastle to Readingcar 151.6 mi
3h 19m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
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
7h 52m
£62–120
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
5h 44m
£86–190
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
6h 2m
£99–145

Horncastle to Reading by bus, train, and subway

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange Shelter to Reading RailAir via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange Shelter to Reading via Central Bus Station, Lincoln Central, Peterborough, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 5h 44m.

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