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 32m.

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 58m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Reading RailAir via Victoria Embankment, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 58m.

How far is it from Grantham to Reading?

The distance between Grantham and Reading is 144 miles. The road distance is 125.8 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 58m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m 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 FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus 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 58m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Grantham to Reading bus arrive?

Grantham to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central 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 32m to drive from Grantham to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Grantham to Reading?

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

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 CrossLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 58m
£45–126
Drive 125.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Reading125.1 mi
2h 32m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
6h 19m
£39–93
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to ReadingNottingham - Bournemouth / ...
4h 41m
£43–123

Grantham to Reading by train and subway

338Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Reading RailAir via Victoria Embankment, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 19m.

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