What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Leicestershire?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Leicestershire is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Leicestershire?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Leicestershire is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Oakland Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Reading to Leicestershire?

The distance between Reading and Leicestershire is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Leicestershire without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Leicestershire without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Leicestershire?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Reading to Leicestershire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Leicestershire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Leicestershire train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Leicestershire?

The best way to get from Reading to Leicestershire is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Reading to Leicestershire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Leicestershire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Leicestershire?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Leicestershire is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Reading to Leicestershire.

Where can I stay near Leicestershire?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Leicestershire.

Reading to Leicestershire - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Leicestershire by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus X6
3h 9m
£52–79
Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Leicestershirecar 102.2 mi
2h 5m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 38m
£79–111
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 / ...
4h 54m
£49–86
Bus via Bath Street
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 Uk900
5h 43m
£40–55

Reading to Leicestershire by train and bus

114Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Leicestershire, Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Rushey Mead School via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, Welford Place, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Oakland Avenue via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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