What is the cheapest way to get from Market Drayton to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Market Drayton to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Market Drayton to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Market Drayton to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Market Drayton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Market Drayton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stand C and arriving at Reading RailAir via Stoke-on-Trent and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Market Drayton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Market Drayton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wellington (Shropshire) and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Market Drayton to Reading?

The distance between Market Drayton and Reading is 149 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.

How do I travel from Market Drayton to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Market Drayton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Market Drayton to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Market Drayton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Market Drayton to Reading bus from?

Market Drayton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Market Drayton to Reading train from?

Market Drayton to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wellington (Shropshire) station.

Train or bus from Market Drayton to Reading?

The best way to get from Market Drayton to Reading is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Market Drayton to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Market Drayton to Reading train arrive?

Market Drayton to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Market Drayton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Market Drayton to Reading is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Market Drayton to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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There are 3 ways to get from Market Drayton to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 40m
£61–102
Drive 139.6 mi
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1. Drive from Market Drayton to Readingcar 139.6 mi
2h 48m
£34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 47m
£47–73

Market Drayton to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Market Drayton, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Stand B to Reading via Bus Station, Wellington (Shropshire), and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stand C to Reading RailAir via Stoke-on-Trent, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 47m.

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