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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Reading is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leeds Cultural Stop C and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Reading via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Reading?

The distance between Ilkley and Reading is 241 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Ilkley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Reading bus from?

Ilkley to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilkley to Reading?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Ilkley to Reading bus arrive?

Ilkley to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Ilkley to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilkley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Reading is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Ilkley to Reading.

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Ilkley to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 48m
£81–151
Drive 206.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilkley to Readingcar 206.3 mi
4h 4m
£52–75
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 57m
£53–77
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 35m
£87–331
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 59m
£87–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 19m
£57–92
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LBA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 54m
£154–450
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
6h 8m
£96–360
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LBA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 16m
£108–280

Ilkley to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural Stop C, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 57m.

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