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

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There are 11 ways to get from Cumbria to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    6h 19m
    £98–173

  2. Drive  271.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumbria to Readingcar car 271.8 mi
    4h 57m
    £69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    9h 12m
    £83–124

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    6h 15m
    £100–354

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 9m
    £120–188

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train
    8h 32m
    £118–190

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    6h 45m
    £88–334

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h
    £115–364

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 11m
    £104–284

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 33m
    £97–273

  11. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    7h 43m
    £91–211

Cumbria to Reading by bus and train

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Reading via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Reading RailAir via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 12m.

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