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How to get fromPontefract to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 24m
    £75–147

  2. Drive  181.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Readingcar car 181.5 mi
    3h 19m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 43m
    £53–78

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 33m
    £84–317

  5. Line 28 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    5h 47m
    £79–125

  6. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LBA - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 2m
    £160–489

Pontefract to Reading by train and subway

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Reading via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Reading RailAir via Leeds Cultural Stop C, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 43m.

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