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How to get fromYork to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2h 31m
    £70–144

  2. Drive  204.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Readingcar car 204.3 mi
    3h 47m
    £51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 6m
    £62–89

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 50m
    £90–323

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    3h 32m
    £95–150

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn14
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 59m
    £53–74

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 39m
    £84–332

York to Reading by train and subway

Calendar408Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from York to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 6m.

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