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 51m.

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 51m 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 twice 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 150.8 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 £70 - £200.

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

The train from Crewe to Reading takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs twice 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 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Crewe to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 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 Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 4m
£70–200
Drive 149.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crewe to Readingcar 149.9 mi
2h 51m
£37–53
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 39m
£65–229
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 6m
£70–206
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3h 51m
£99–202

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 twice daily. Tickets cost £70–200 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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