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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h 11m
    £96–141

  2. Drive 172.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnsley to Readingcar car 172.8 mi
    3h 10m
    £42–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 55m
    £75–140

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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
    5h 3m
    £92–335

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 24m
    £49–72

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 16m
    £117–239

Barnsley to Reading by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Reading RailAir via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leicester, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 24m.

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