There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Southwell by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newark North Gatetrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2h 24m£97–159Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Southwellcar 135.9 mi
2h 38m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
7h 3m£42–57Train
- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 5m£74–110Bus via Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
7h 11m£49–73
Reading to Southwell by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Southwell is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Southwell is to train via London which takes 2h 24m and costs £95 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Park Terrace via London Heathrow Airport, Canal Street and Victoria Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Newark North Gate via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Reading and Southwell is 167 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Southwell without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 24m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Reading to Southwell, including transfers.
Reading to Southwell bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Southwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Southwell is to train via London which takes 2h 24m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Southwell via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newark North Gate in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Park Terrace via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, and Victoria Centre in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from King's Cross to Newark North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Southwell bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Southwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Southwell is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Reading to Southwell.
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