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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Reading?

The distance between Peterborough and Reading is 115 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Peterborough to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Reading train from?

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

Where does the Peterborough to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterborough to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Reading is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Peterborough to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Peterborough to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Peterborough to Reading by train, car, or bus

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 39m
£38–138
Drive 99.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Peterborough to Readingcar 99.6 mi
2h 18m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain Peterborough - Horsham
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 43m
£69–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain
5h 7m
£61–109

Peterborough to Reading by train and subway

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 39m.

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