What is the cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Reading is to bus via Oxford which costs £6 - £13 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Milton Keynes and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Milton Keynes to Reading?

The distance between Milton Keynes and Reading is 88 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

How do I travel from Milton Keynes to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Milton Keynes to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Milton Keynes to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Reading bus from?

Milton Keynes to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milton Keynes station.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Reading train from?

Milton Keynes to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Milton Keynes to Reading?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Reading is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Milton Keynes to Reading train arrive?

Milton Keynes to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Milton Keynes to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Reading is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Milton Keynes to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Milton Keynes to Reading?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 42m
£34–95
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40 / ...
4h 1m
£7–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 59m
£34–46
Drive 53.5 mi
1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Readingcar 53.5 mi
1h 20m
£13–19
Bus, line 300 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from The Point to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 100
2. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStnbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
3h 59m

Milton Keynes to Reading by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Reading via London Euston, Euston Station, Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice, and London Paddington in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milton Keynes to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 59m.

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