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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Reading is to bus and train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 33m.

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 12m and costs £65 - £220.

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 Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 12m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Reading bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 16m 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 Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 12m
£68–220
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
5h 33m
£40–66
Drive 248.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Readingcar 248.7 mi
4h 16m
£60–87
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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 11m
£75–309
Train via York
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Yorktrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 33m
£44–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 436 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 2m
£69–124
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 24m
£92–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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
5h 56m
£97–330
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 58m
£55–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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 9m
£99–266

Middlesbrough to Reading by train and subway

212Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.5 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 2m.

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