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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Reading is to bus via Leicester which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 14m and costs £110 - £200.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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 14m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Reading?

The distance between Sunderland and Reading is 319 miles. The road distance is 274.8 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 14m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 National Express, 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 14m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Sunderland to Reading bus arrive?

Sunderland to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 47m to drive from Sunderland to Reading.

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

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Sunderland to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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 14m
£111–194
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 1m
£58–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 21m
£67–100
Drive 273.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Readingcar 273.2 mi
4h 47m
£68–99
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 13m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
6h
£134–205
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3h 42m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
4h 6m

Sunderland to Reading by train and subway

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 21m.

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