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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Selby is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Selby is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Selby?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Selby. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Selby?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Selby. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Selby via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Reading to Selby?

The distance between Reading and Selby is 206 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Selby without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Reading to Selby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Selby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Selby train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Selby?

The best way to get from Reading to Selby is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h.

Where does the Reading to Selby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Selby train arrive?

Reading to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Reading to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Selby is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Reading to Selby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Selby?

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Where can I stay near Selby?

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Selby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 27m
£85–131
Drive 188.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Selbycar 188.5 mi
3h 35m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus Ukn14
8h
£52–79
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Selbytrain
6h 2m
£88–319
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 Selbytrain
5h 4m
£100–158
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
7h 22m
£160–488
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 45m
£90–346

Reading to Selby by train

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Distance: 204.6 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Doncaster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Selby via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange, and Doncaster in around 8h.

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