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

The cheapest way to get from Aston to Reading is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aston to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Aston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Aston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Park Rd and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aston and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Aston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Aston and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Aston to Reading?

The distance between Aston and Reading is 101 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aston to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Aston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aston to Reading bus from?

Aston to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Aston to Reading train from?

Aston to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Aston to Reading?

The best way to get from Aston to Reading is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Aston to Reading bus arrive?

Aston to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Aston to Reading train arrive?

Aston to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Aston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Aston to Reading is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Aston to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Aston to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 26m
£51–77
Drive 95.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aston to Readingcar 95.3 mi
1h 55m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 40m
£50–88
Train via Banbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain Banbury - Didcot Parkway
3h 29m
£41–81

Aston to Reading by train

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Aston, Birmingham, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Rd to Reading RailAir via Dale End, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 40m.

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