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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Reading is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 52m.

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 52m and costs £65 - £100.

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 Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Reading?

The distance between Cumbria and Reading is 281 miles. The road distance is 273.5 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 6m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Rail Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Reading?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Reading is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Cumbria to Reading bus arrive?

Cumbria to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Reading is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Cumbria to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Cumbria to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 6m
£118–307
Drive 271.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Readingcar 271.9 mi
4h 52m
£67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 24m
£77–111
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 15m
£85–284
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 48m
£104–292
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 43m
£75–382
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
6h 58m
£129–325
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
6h 51m
£105–399
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 32m
£83–240
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 30m
£119–257
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 21m
£89–325

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Reading.

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 Birmingham New Street in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Reading RailAir via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 10h 24m.

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