What is the cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Melton Mowbray and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton Mowbray to Reading. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Melton Mowbray and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Reading. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

The distance between Melton Mowbray and Reading is 153 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.

How do I travel from Melton Mowbray to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton Mowbray to Reading bus from?

Melton Mowbray to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from College of Further Education station.

Where do I catch the Melton Mowbray to Reading train from?

Melton Mowbray to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

The best way to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Melton Mowbray to Reading bus arrive?

Melton Mowbray to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the Melton Mowbray to Reading train arrive?

Melton Mowbray to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton Mowbray to Reading is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Melton Mowbray to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Melton Mowbray to Reading?

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There are 3 ways to get from Melton Mowbray to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 8m
£64–100
Drive 108.9 mi
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1. Drive from Melton Mowbray to Readingcar 108.9 mi
2h 23m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from College of Further Education to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 24m
£39–62

Melton Mowbray to Reading by train

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Distance: 152.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Melton Mowbray, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College of Further Education to Reading RailAir via Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 24m.

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