There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Castle Donington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 47m£74–102Drive 117.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Castle Doningtoncar 117.1 mi
2h 15m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
5h 57m£51–92
Reading to Castle Donington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Castle Donington is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Castle Donington is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Castle Donington station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Castle Donington. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Long Eaton via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Reading and Castle Donington is 145 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Castle Donington without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Reading to Castle Donington, including transfers.
Reading to Castle Donington bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Castle Donington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Castle Donington is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Castle Donington, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Derby every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Castle Donington bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Castle Donington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Castle Donington is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Reading to Castle Donington.
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