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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Reading is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Reading. Services depart five times a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Leeds to Reading?

The distance between Leeds and Reading is 225 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Leeds to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Reading?

The best way to get from Leeds to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Leeds to Reading bus arrive?

Leeds to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Leeds to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Reading is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Leeds to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 2m
£54–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 21m
£40–60
Drive 193.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Readingcar 193.2 mi
3h 25m
£47–68
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
4h 26m
£87–269
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Readingtrain Leeds - Reading
3h 33m
£45–340
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 22m
£50–287
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 18m
£83–326
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
4h 49m
£89–211

Leeds to Reading by train and subway

223Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Reading RailAir via Leicester, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 21m.

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