There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Mablethorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 59 bus
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59
6h 2m£80–169Drive 165.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Mablethorpecar 165.2 mi
3h 41m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
9h£61–118Train
- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
7h 22m£123–177Bus via Leicester
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
9h 23m£53–89
Reading to Mablethorpe by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Mablethorpe is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Mablethorpe is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Mablethorpe station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Mablethorpe. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Skegness via Derby and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Reading and Mablethorpe is 223 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Mablethorpe without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Reading to Mablethorpe, including transfers.
Reading to Mablethorpe bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Mablethorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Mablethorpe is to bus which takes 9h and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £180 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Mablethorpe, England?
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Bus Station via Derby, Nottingham, Skegness, and Bus Station in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Mablethorpe bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Mablethorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Mablethorpe is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Reading to Mablethorpe.
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