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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Reading is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hull Truck Theatre and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Reading?

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

How far is it from Hull to Reading?

The distance between Hull and Reading is 236 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Reading without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hull to Reading bus from?

Hull to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Truck Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Reading train from?

Hull to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to Reading?

The best way to get from Hull to Reading is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Hull to Reading bus arrive?

Hull to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Hull to Reading train arrive?

Hull to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Hull to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Reading is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Hull to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hull to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
3h 33m
£52–139
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hull to DoncasterScarborough - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to ReadingNewcastle - Reading / ...
5h 3m
£39–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Heathrow Terminal 5801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
7h 11m
£49–93
Drive 197.7 mi
1. Drive from Hull to Reading197.7 mi
3h 37m
£49–70
Fly from Humberside Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)HUY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 13m
£461–1,032
Train
1. Take the train from Hull to Stevenage
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Farringdon
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Reading
4h 14m
£80–144
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 55m
£97–295
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 52m
£85–344

Hull to Reading by train and subway

296Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Reading via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 11m.

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