There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Reading by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 13m£20–220Drive 125.3 mi
- Drive from Derby to Readingcar 125.3 mi
2h 21m£31–45Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 52m£27–112
Derby to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Reading is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £20 - £220.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Derby and Reading is 133 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £20 - £220.
The train from Derby to Reading takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Derby to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Reading is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Derby to Reading.
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Reading, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–220 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
Train from Derby to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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