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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Crewe and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crewe and arriving at Reading. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Crewe to Reading?

The distance between Crewe and Reading is 158 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £27 - £75.

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

The train from Crewe to Reading takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Reading train from?

Crewe to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Crewe station.

Where does the Crewe to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Crewe to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Reading is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Crewe to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Crewe to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Crewe to Reading by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 4m
£27–75
Drive 149.6 mi
1. Drive from Crewe to Reading149.6 mi
2h 49m
£37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
3h 41m
£78–238
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New StreetWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 9m
£37–159

Crewe to Reading by train

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Distance: 156.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Crewe to Reading once daily. Tickets cost £27–75 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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