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.

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 30m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Leiston to Reading, including transfers.

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 1467+ hotels available in Reading.

Leiston to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leiston to Reading by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
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 30m
£62–125
Drive 143.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leiston to Readingcar 143.9 mi
2h 55m
£36–51
Bus, train via Brentwood
1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 7m
£60–135

Leiston to Reading by bus, train, and foot

266Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leiston to Reading.

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Distance: 137.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Leiston to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Tower Ramparts Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Ipswich, take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Leiston to Reading in around 2h 55m.

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