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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 57m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Leicester to Reading?

The distance between Leicester and Reading is 138 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 57m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Leicester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Reading bus from?

Leicester to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Reading train from?

Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Reading?

The best way to get from Leicester to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 57m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Leicester to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Reading train arrive?

Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Reading is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Leicester to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 57m
£67–132
Drive 100 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Readingcar 100 mi
2h
£25–36
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 9m
£38–53
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 59m
£71–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 16m
£37–84

Leicester to Reading by train and subway

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 9m.

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