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How to get fromReading to East Angliaby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge North to Attleboroughtrain train
    3h 32m
    £81–161

  2. Drive  131.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to East Angliacar car 131.1 mi
    2h 25m
    £33–47

  3. Bus via Thetford

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus Uk950
    6h 45m
    £39–52

  4. Train, line 14 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Leys Lanebus bus 14 / ...
    4h 29m
    £73–153

  5. Train, line 14 bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Leys Lanebus bus 14 / ...
    4h 50m
    £84–149

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    7h
    £46–68

Reading to East Anglia by bus

Calendar39Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Reading to East Anglia via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Cambridge North, and Attleborough in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Phoenix Way via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 45m.

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