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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Reading is to bus via Bicester which costs £10 - £16 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Reading via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Northampton to Reading?

The distance between Northampton and Reading is 110 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Northampton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Reading bus from?

Northampton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Reading train from?

Northampton to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Reading?

The best way to get from Northampton to Reading is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Northampton to Reading bus arrive?

Northampton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Northampton to Reading train arrive?

Northampton to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Reading is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Northampton to Reading.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 30m
£51–91
Bus via Bicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Northampton Roadbus X88 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Aldates to Station Roadbus X40
4h 28m
£10–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 47m
£35–48
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Readingcar 70.7 mi
1h 24m
£18–25

Northampton to Reading by train

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Reading via Coventry in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 47m.

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