There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
4h 37m£62–155Drive 179.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Cleethorpescar 179.7 mi
3h 55m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
9h 7m£54–80Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LHR - HUY
6h 49m£63–335Train
- Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 5m£98–146Train via Derby
- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Cleethorpestrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 45m£99–151Train to London City Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LCY - HUY
7h 8m£83–439Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpestrain
6h 28m£101–325
Reading to Cleethorpes by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cleethorpes is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Elm Road via London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station and St James Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Cleethorpes via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Reading and Cleethorpes is 247 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Cleethorpes without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Reading to Cleethorpes, including transfers.
Reading to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Cleethorpes is to train via London which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Cleethorpes, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Cleethorpes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Elm Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and St James Church in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cleethorpes is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Reading to Cleethorpes.
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