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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Reading is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Reading via Newark North Gate, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Reading?

The distance between Lincoln and Reading is 175 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Lincoln to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Reading train from?

Lincoln to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Reading?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Reading is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Lincoln to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lincoln to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lincoln to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Reading is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lincoln to Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 48m
£64–131
Drive 153.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lincoln to Readingcar 153.5 mi
2h 53m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 58m
£48–103
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
4h 17m
£86–178
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 43m
£95–147

Lincoln to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Reading via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Reading RailAir via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 58m.

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