There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Southwell by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 55m£88–125Drive 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 / ...
6h 57m£40–56Bus 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 / ...
6h 57m£53–98
Reading to Southwell by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
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 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Newark Castle via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Reading and Southwell is 175 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Southwell without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Southwell is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England?
You can take a train from Reading to The Minster via Derby, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 4h 55m. 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 6h 57m.
- 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
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Southwell bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Southwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby 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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