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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Reading is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Reading via Doncaster, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Hull to Reading?

The distance between Hull and Reading is 236 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Reading without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Hull to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Reading bus from?

Hull to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Reading train from?

Hull to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to Reading?

The best way to get from Hull to Reading is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Hull to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hull to Reading train arrive?

Hull to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Hull to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Reading is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Hull to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hull to Reading?

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Hull to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 34m
£68–164
Drive 197.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hull to Readingcar 197.6 mi
3h 43m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 451 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 45m
£69–136
Fly from Humberside Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HUY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 52m
£135–586
Train
1. Take the train from Hull to Stevenagetrain
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
4h 19m
£96–167
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain Scarborough - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 1m
£107–167
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 1m
£104–356
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 44m
£106–383

Hull to Reading by train and subway

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Reading via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 45m.

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