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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Windsor Street, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Grantham to Reading?

The distance between Grantham and Reading is 144 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Grantham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Reading bus from?

Grantham to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Windsor Street station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Reading train from?

Grantham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Reading?

The best way to get from Grantham to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Grantham to Reading bus arrive?

Grantham to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the Grantham to Reading train arrive?

Grantham to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Reading is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Grantham to Reading.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 45m
£38–106
Drive 125 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Readingcar 125 mi
2h 38m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Windsor Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 41m
£41–64
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Readingtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
4h 40m
£75–125

Grantham to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via St Mary's Way, Windsor Street, Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 41m.

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