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How to get fromReading to Harrogateby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Harrogate by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 38m
    £73–156

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Ukn02
    8h 14m
    £50–68

  3. Drive  207.7 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Harrogatecar car 207.7 mi
    3h 47m
    £52–74

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    5h 44m
    £87–320

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 33m
    £102–153

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    10h 8m
    £61–90

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 37m
    £90–345

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LHR - LBA
    7h 26m
    £154–477

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 24m
    £132–289

Reading to Harrogate by train and subway

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Harrogate, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Harrogate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to West Park Church via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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