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There are 8 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 - Didcot Parkway / ...
    3h 37m
    £65–147

  2. Drive  181.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Readingcar car 181.5 mi
    3h 19m
    £46–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    9h 9m
    £63–98

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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 29m
    £84–307

  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 42m
    £84–125

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    9h 52m
    £58–92

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 42m
    £105–239

  8. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow 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
    6h 51m
    £150–609

Pontefract to Reading by train and subway

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 52m.

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