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

The cheapest way to get from Leiston to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiston to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leiston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Reading RailAir via Cardinal Park Cinema, Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Leiston to Reading?

The distance between Leiston and Reading is 138 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiston to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Leiston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiston to Reading bus from?

Leiston to Reading bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Library station.

Train or bus from Leiston to Reading?

The best way to get from Leiston to Reading is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Leiston to Reading bus arrive?

Leiston to Reading bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Old Cattle Market Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leiston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiston to Reading is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leiston to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Leiston to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leiston to Reading by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 10m
£54–127
Drive 143.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leiston to Readingcar 143.9 mi
2h 55m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 21m
£49–86
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
4h 28m
£61–125
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Shenfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Shenfield to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 6m
£67–152

Leiston to Reading by bus and train

262Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Library to Reading RailAir via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Reading via Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, Ipswich, Shenfield, and London Paddington in around 5h 6m.

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