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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Reading is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Reading is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Harrogate and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Reading station. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Station Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Harrogate and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Reading via York, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Harrogate to Reading?

The distance between Harrogate and Reading is 248 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Harrogate to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Reading bus from?

Harrogate to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Harrogate to Reading?

The best way to get from Harrogate to Reading is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Harrogate to Reading bus arrive?

Harrogate to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Harrogate to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harrogate to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Reading is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Harrogate to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Harrogate to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Harrogate to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 33m
£59–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
8h 51m
£23–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
6h 46m
£40–73
Drive 208.3 mi
1. Drive from Harrogate to Readingcar 208.3 mi
3h 43m
£52–75
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 39m
£90–277
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 4m
£53–171
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 27m
£89–322
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 2m
£97–236

Harrogate to Reading by train

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Station Road via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 8h 51m.

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