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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lincoln is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lincoln is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lincoln Central via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Reading to Lincoln?

The distance between Reading and Lincoln is 175 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Lincoln bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Lincoln train from?

Reading to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Reading to Lincoln is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Reading to Lincoln bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Lincoln train arrive?

Reading to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lincoln is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Reading to Lincoln.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Lincoln?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
3h 39m
£63–124
Drive 152.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Lincolncar 152.6 mi
2h 54m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
7h 6m
£58–114
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 6m
£98–141
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
4h 43m
£87–180

Reading to Lincoln by train and subway

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lincoln Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rail Station Car Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 6m.

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