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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Seaham is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Seaham is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £110 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Seaham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at New Strangford Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Seaham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Seaham via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Seaham?

The distance between Reading and Seaham is 324 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Seaham without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Reading to Seaham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Seaham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Seaham train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Seaham?

The best way to get from Reading to Seaham is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Reading to Seaham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Seaham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Seaham is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Reading to Seaham.

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

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Where can I stay near Seaham?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Seaham.

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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 Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£114–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 7m
£57–83
Drive 269 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Seahamcar 269 mi
4h 41m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Seahamtrain
4h 43m
£79–329
Train via York
1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Seahamtrain
6h 38m
£146–220
Bus via Sunderland Interchange
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 11m
£57–83
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 33m
£111–236
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 31m
£72–165
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 26m
£139–447
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 42m
£156–475

Reading to Seaham by train and subway

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Distance: 322.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Seaham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to New Strangford Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Interchange in around 9h 7m.

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