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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cartmel is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cartmel is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Reading to Cartmel?

The distance between Reading and Cartmel is 241 miles. The road distance is 247.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cartmel without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Reading to Cartmel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Reading to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cartmel is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Reading to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Reading to Cartmel - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Cartmel by train, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£107–273
Drive 246.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Cartmelcar 246.4 mi
4h 27m
£61–88
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
5h 56m
£86–291
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 14m
£97–290
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
5h 32m
£114–222

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Reading to Cartmel.

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Cartmel via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 5h 33m.

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