What is the cheapest way to get from West Yorkshire to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from West Yorkshire to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Yorkshire to Reading?

The fastest way to get from West Yorkshire to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between West Yorkshire and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from West Yorkshire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ossett Bypass Bridge and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between West Yorkshire and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from West Yorkshire to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from West Yorkshire to Reading?

The distance between West Yorkshire and Reading is 220 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.

How do I travel from West Yorkshire to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from West Yorkshire to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from West Yorkshire to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from West Yorkshire to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Yorkshire to Reading bus from?

West Yorkshire to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the West Yorkshire to Reading train from?

West Yorkshire to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from West Yorkshire to Reading?

The best way to get from West Yorkshire to Reading is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the West Yorkshire to Reading bus arrive?

West Yorkshire to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the West Yorkshire to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Yorkshire to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between West Yorkshire to Reading is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from West Yorkshire to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from West Yorkshire to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 43m
£69–145
Drive 185 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Yorkshire to Readingcar 185 mi
3h 20m
£46–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 36m
£65–131
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dewsbury 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 5m
£82–311
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 10m
£94–154
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 15m
£86–142
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dewsbury 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 20m
£104–234
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LBA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 53m
£134–598

West Yorkshire to Reading by bus, foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between West Yorkshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Kingsway to Reading via Wakefield Bus Station, Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ossett Bypass Bridge to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 36m.

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