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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Coniston is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Coniston is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Coniston?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Coniston?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Coniston?

The distance between Reading and Coniston is 264 miles. The road distance is 262.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Reading to Coniston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Coniston bus from?

Reading to Coniston bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Coniston train from?

Reading to Coniston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Coniston?

The best way to get from Reading to Coniston is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Reading to Coniston bus arrive?

Reading to Coniston bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Coniston train arrive?

Reading to Coniston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Coniston is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Reading to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3334+ hotels available in Coniston.

Reading to Coniston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 505 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m
£131–196
Drive 260.7 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Conistoncar 260.7 mi
4h 47m
£64–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 59m
£82–164
Train, line 505 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Crownbus 505
7h 54m
£124–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
8h 22m

Reading to Coniston by bus

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Coniston via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Crown via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 59m.

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