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

The cheapest way to get from Desborough to Reading is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Desborough to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Desborough and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Desborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paddock Lane and arriving at Reading RailAir via Newland Centre, Coach Park and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Desborough to Reading?

The distance between Desborough and Reading is 119 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Desborough to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Desborough to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desborough to Reading bus from?

Desborough to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Newland Centre station.

Train or bus from Desborough to Reading?

The best way to get from Desborough to Reading is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Desborough to Reading bus arrive?

Desborough to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Desborough to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Desborough to Reading is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Desborough to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

Desborough to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 17 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Desborough to Reading by train, bus, or car

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 Kettering to London St Pancras IntlCorby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 49m
£49–146
Drive 85.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Desborough to Reading85.5 mi
1h 44m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newland Centre to Northampton Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
5h 15m
£47–102
Line 17 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Breakleys Road to Newland Centre19 / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Reading
3h 43m
£49–153

Desborough to Reading by bus, foot, train, and subway

136Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Desborough to Reading.

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Reading via Newland Centre, Kettering, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Reading RailAir via Newland Centre, Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 15m.

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