There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Cranfield University by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main Gatebus C10 / ...
2h 34m£38–108Bus via Oxford
cheapest- Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
4h 20m£12–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3h 24m£23–45Drive 57.7 mi
- Drive from Reading to Cranfield Universitycar 57.7 mi
1h 25m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
4h 5m£41–63
Reading to Cranfield University by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cranfield University is to bus via Oxford which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Cranfield University is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cranfield University. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cranfield University Main Gate via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Reading and Cranfield University is 101 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Cranfield University without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Reading to Cranfield University, including transfers.
Reading to Cranfield University bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Cranfield University bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cranfield University is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Reading to Cranfield University.
There are 1147+ hotels available in Cranfield University.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Cranfield University, England?
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cranfield University via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Cranfield University Main Gate in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Station Road to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide


































