What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to East Anglia?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to East Anglia is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to East Anglia?

The fastest way to get from Reading to East Anglia is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and East Anglia?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to East Anglia. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Phoenix Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and East Anglia?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to East Anglia. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Thetford via Paddington, King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to East Anglia?

The distance between Reading and East Anglia is 146 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to East Anglia without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to East Anglia without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Reading to East Anglia?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Reading to East Anglia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to East Anglia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to East Anglia train from?

Reading to East Anglia train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to East Anglia?

The best way to get from Reading to East Anglia is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Reading to East Anglia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to East Anglia train arrive?

Reading to East Anglia train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to East Anglia?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to East Anglia is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Reading to East Anglia.

Where can I stay near East Anglia?

There are 1295+ hotels available in East Anglia.

Reading to East Anglia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to East Anglia by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 33m
£59–152
Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to East Angliacar 131.1 mi
2h 25m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
6h 40m
£50–88
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
5h 14m
£66–151
Train via Cambridge #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
5h 29m
£77–151
Bus via Thetford
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
6h 45m
£37–51

Reading to East Anglia by train, subway, foot, and bus

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Reading, England and East Anglia, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Phoenix Way via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Ely, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Phoenix Way via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 40m.

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