Rome2Rio

How to get fromPontefract to Readingby train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Reading

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    3h 35m
    £50–128

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus bus X40
    9h 5m
    £26–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Lakebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lake to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 48m

  4. Drive 181.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Readingcar car 181.7 mi
    3h 15m
    £45–65

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 23m
    £96–266

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Readingtrain train Leeds - Reading
    5h 2m
    £88–253

Pontefract to Reading by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Reading via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus Station, Lake, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Pontefract

Trips to Reading

Popular routes