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How to get fromHorncastle to Readingby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 23m
    £65–133

  2. Drive  151.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Horncastle to Readingcar car 151.6 mi
    3h 19m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 33m
    £48–78

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train
    5h 45m
    £92–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain train Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    6h 2m
    £80–130

Horncastle to Reading by bus, train, and subway

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 33m. 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 45m.

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