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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Reading is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Reading. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Reading via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Reading?

The distance between Sunderland and Reading is 319 miles. The road distance is 274.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sunderland to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Reading bus from?

Sunderland to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Reading train from?

Sunderland to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Reading?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Sunderland to Reading bus arrive?

Sunderland to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Sunderland to Reading train arrive?

Sunderland to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Reading is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Sunderland to Reading.

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

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Sunderland to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 13m
£113–196
Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
8h 49m
£53–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 54m
£59–160
Drive 273.3 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Readingcar 273.3 mi
4h 46m
£67–97
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 9m
£60–275
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
6h
£162–233
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 40m
£105–229
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 3m
£67–167
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 47m
£125–399

Sunderland to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 317.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Reading via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 54m.

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