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 - £95 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 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Keswick to Reading?

The distance between Keswick and Reading is 292 miles. The road distance is 272.1 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 £120 - £310.

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 Rail 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 £120 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Keswick to Reading bus arrive?

Keswick to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1465+ 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
£120–307
Drive 270.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Keswick to Readingcar 270.6 mi
4h 58m
£66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 58m
£77–111
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 29m
£85–284
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 3m
£104–292
Train via Manchester #2
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 1m
£99–254
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 1m
£75–372
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 13m
£124–325
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 7m
£105–399
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 40m
£119–257
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
7h 50m
£83–240
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 35m
£90–325

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 Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 10h 58m.

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