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

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Scarborough 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
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 8m
    £79–164

  2. Drive  236.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Scarboroughcar car 236.2 mi
    4h 28m
    £59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 9m
    £65–93

  4. 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
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 8m
    £96–353

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train Sheffield - Scarborough / ...
    6h 19m
    £112–180

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    9h 57m
    £64–93

  7. 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 Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 57m
    £100–344

  8. 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
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 54m
    £138–297

Reading to Scarborough by train and subway

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Scarborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Railway Station Stop V via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station in around 9h 57m.

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