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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Reading is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Reading is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Reading RailAir via York and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Reading via York, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Reading?

The distance between Thirsk and Reading is 250 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Thirsk to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Reading bus from?

Thirsk to Reading bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Thirsk to Reading?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Reading is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Thirsk to Reading bus arrive?

Thirsk to Reading bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thirsk to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Reading is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Thirsk to Reading.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 18m
£74–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 57m
£55–83
Drive 222.6 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Readingcar 222.6 mi
3h 56m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 15m
£105–344
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 35m
£123–173
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Northallerton to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 14m
£79–315
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 31m
£130–258
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Northallerton to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 44m
£124–269
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Northallerton to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 7m
£86–202

Thirsk to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Reading RailAir via Station Road, York, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 57m.

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