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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Reading is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Reading RailAir via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crawley and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Crawley to Reading?

The distance between Crawley and Reading is 56 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Crawley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Reading bus from?

Crawley to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Town Centre South station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Reading train from?

Crawley to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Reading?

The best way to get from Crawley to Reading is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Crawley to Reading bus arrive?

Crawley to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Crawley to Reading train arrive?

Crawley to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Reading is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Crawley to Reading.

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

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Crawley to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Crawley to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
1h 59m
£29–45
Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crawley to Reading55.9 mi
1h 9m
£14–21
Line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Town Centre South to North Terminal Bus Station10
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 7m
£34–52

Crawley to Reading by train

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Distance: 55.8 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to Reading RailAir via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 7m.

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