There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Swadlincote by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
3h 6m£72–102Drive 108.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Swadlincotecar 108.7 mi
2h 30m£27–39
Reading to Swadlincote by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Swadlincote is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Swadlincote is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Swadlincote. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Burton-on-Trent via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Reading and Swadlincote is 138 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Swadlincote without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Reading to Swadlincote, including transfers.
Reading to Swadlincote train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Swadlincote train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Swadlincote is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Reading to Swadlincote.
There are 956+ hotels available in Swadlincote.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Swadlincote, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Burton-on-Trent, Railway Station, and New Street in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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