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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Reading is to train and bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Reading. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Reading?

The distance between Cumbria and Reading is 281 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £75 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Cumbria to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Reading bus from?

Cumbria to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Reading?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Reading is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £75 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Cumbria to Reading bus arrive?

Cumbria to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Reading is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cumbria to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Reading.

Cumbria to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cumbria to Reading by train, bus, 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 Penrith North Lakes to Staffordtrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 44m
£77–367
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40
9h 46m
£44–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 32m
£70–120
Drive 271.6 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Readingcar 271.6 mi
4h 49m
£66–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 19m
£95–309
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 58m
£59–207
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 53m
£85–298
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 2m
£114–399
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 11m
£119–286
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 37m
£109–267
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 29m
£103–344
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
7h 35m
£68–231

Cumbria to Reading by bus and train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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, and Stafford in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 32m.

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