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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Reading is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Reading. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Keswick to Reading?

The distance between Keswick and Reading is 292 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £40 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Keswick to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Reading bus from?

Keswick to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Keswick to Reading?

The best way to get from Keswick to Reading is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Keswick to Reading bus arrive?

Keswick to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Keswick to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Reading is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Keswick to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Keswick to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Keswick to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 27m
£44–212
Train via Manchester #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 9m
£38–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 58m
£67–110
Drive 270.2 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Readingcar 270.2 mi
4h 58m
£67–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 24m
£107–362
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 11m
£54–197
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 52m
£104–360
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 6m
£134–462
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 20m
£117–285
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 4m
£92–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 52m
£100–267
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 38m
£109–354

Keswick to Reading by bus and train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.3 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Reading via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 58m.

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