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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Reading is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Reading via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Skipton to Reading?

The distance between Skipton and Reading is 251 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Skipton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Reading bus from?

Skipton to Reading bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Reading train from?

Skipton to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train or bus from Skipton to Reading?

The best way to get from Skipton to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Skipton to Reading bus arrive?

Skipton to Reading bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Skipton to Reading train arrive?

Skipton to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Reading is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Skipton to Reading.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 8m
£87–169
Drive 213 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skipton to Readingcar 213 mi
4h 7m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 48m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 47m
£90–339
Train
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain
5h 10m
£113–176
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 27m
£69–135
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 2m
£120–258
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 17m
£104–378

Skipton to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 48m.

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