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

The cheapest way to get from Staffordshire to Reading is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Staffordshire to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Staffordshire and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Staffordshire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Canalside Farm and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Staffordshire and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Staffordshire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Staffordshire to Reading?

The distance between Staffordshire and Reading is 132 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Staffordshire to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Staffordshire to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staffordshire to Reading bus from?

Staffordshire to Reading bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Staffordshire to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Staffordshire to Reading?

The best way to get from Staffordshire to Reading is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Staffordshire to Reading bus arrive?

Staffordshire to Reading bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale House station.

Where does the Staffordshire to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Staffordshire to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Staffordshire to Reading is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Staffordshire to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Reading.

Staffordshire to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Staffordshire to Reading by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 32m
£65–100
Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Staffordshire to Readingcar 119.6 mi
2h 30m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 11m
£52–97

Staffordshire to Reading by bus, foot, and train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canalside Farm to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Dale House, Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 11m.

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