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

The cheapest way to get from Thrapston to Reading is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thrapston to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Thrapston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Thrapston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sackville Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Thrapston and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Thrapston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Thrapston to Reading?

The distance between Thrapston and Reading is 122 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thrapston to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Thrapston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thrapston to Reading bus from?

Thrapston to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Thrapston to Reading train from?

Thrapston to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Thrapston to Reading?

The best way to get from Thrapston to Reading is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Thrapston to Reading bus arrive?

Thrapston to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Thrapston to Reading train arrive?

Thrapston to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Thrapston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Thrapston to Reading is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Thrapston to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Reading.

Thrapston to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Thrapston to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 5m
£53–113
Drive 83.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thrapston to Readingcar 83.1 mi
1h 54m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 2m
£41–56
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Rushden Lakes to Bedford stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
4h 15m
£62–92

Thrapston to Reading by bus, train, and subway

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.5 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Sackville Street to Reading via Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Kettering, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sackville Street to Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 2m.

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