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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to East Midlands is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at King Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Reading to East Midlands?

The distance between Reading and East Midlands is 157 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Reading to East Midlands, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Reading to East Midlands is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Reading to East Midlands bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to East Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to East Midlands is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Reading to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 962+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Reading to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to East Midlands 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 Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 39m
£91–127
Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to East Midlandscar 112.5 mi
2h 32m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
6h 50m
£60–105
Bus via Brooksby College
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
6h 52m
£50–69

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Reading to East Midlands via Birmingham New Street and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to East Midlands via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and King Street in around 6h 50m.

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