What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Reading is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Reading?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £27 - £40.

How far is it from East Midlands to Reading?

The distance between East Midlands and Reading is 157 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £230.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from East Midlands to Reading, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Reading?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Reading is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Reading is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from East Midlands to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

East Midlands to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands 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 Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 21m
£45–224
Drive 112.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Readingcar 112.6 mi
2h 27m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Station North Interchangebus D13
5h 27m
£37–51
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 22m
£49–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Reading.

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Reading via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Station North Interchange once a week. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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