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

The cheapest way to get from Dudley to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dudley to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dudley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Dudley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Oakham Avenue and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Dudley to Reading?

The distance between Dudley and Reading is 104 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dudley to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Dudley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dudley to Reading bus from?

Dudley to Reading bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Oakham Avenue station.

Train or bus from Dudley to Reading?

The best way to get from Dudley to Reading is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Dudley to Reading bus arrive?

Dudley to Reading bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Dudley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dudley to Reading is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Dudley to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 934+ hotels available in Reading.

Dudley to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dudley to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 29m
£53–82
Drive 101.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dudley to Readingcar 101.2 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakham Avenue to Newhall Stbus X8
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 6m
£39–56

Dudley to Reading by bus and train

201Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakham Avenue to Reading RailAir via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 6m.

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