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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Reading is to bus via London which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Reading is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand Z and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Reading via Darlington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Reading?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Reading is 286 miles. The road distance is 250.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Middlesbrough to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Reading bus from?

Middlesbrough to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Stand Z.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Reading?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Reading is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Reading bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Reading is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Middlesbrough to Reading.

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

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Middlesbrough to Reading - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's CrossNewcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 13m
£85–222
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London VictoriaUkx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042 / ...
7h 10m
£26–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Heathrow Terminal 5815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
6h 40m
£48–76
Drive 248.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Reading248.7 mi
4h 14m
£63–91
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 57m
£82–286
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester PiccadillyRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 39m
£45–261
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 56m
£101–322
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
5h 23m
£123–264
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
5h 46m
£65–274
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
6h 12m
£107–270

Middlesbrough to Reading by train and subway

214Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Reading via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 40m.

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