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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 49m
    £119–192

  2. Drive 277.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Lake District (Land)car car 277.8 mi
    5h 17m
    £68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    11h 20m
    £88–180

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 27m
    £104–382

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 16m
    £139–209

  6. Train via Manchester #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    8h 25m
    £135–203

  7. 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 Carlisletrain train
    7h 15m
    £136–299

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 17m
    £126–402

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 5m
    £138–269

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 5m
    £134–462

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 45m
    £141–417

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 24m
    £117–302

Reading to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lake District (Land), England?

You can take a train from Reading to National Trust car park via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to National Trust car park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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