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How to get fromPeterborough to Readingby train, bus, car or subway

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

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  1. Train via London

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    1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 38m
    £37–161

  2. Drive 100.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterborough to Readingcar car 100.7 mi
    2h 16m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Knebworth Park Estatebus bus K04
    2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus bus K10
    3h 44m
    £36–49

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain train Peterborough - Horsham
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 44m
    £43–153

  5. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Finsbury Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Finsbury Park station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    3h 13m
    £54–113

Peterborough to Reading by train and subway

Calendar436Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bridge Street via Knebworth Park Estate and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 3h 44m.

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