There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Clapham Common by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Settletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
5h 51m£158–231Drive 224.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Clapham Commoncar 224.7 mi
4h 28m£56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 40m£145–224Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
6h 12m£119–368Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m£120–181Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
6h 10m£142–292
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Clapham Common is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Clapham Common is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Clapham Common. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Clapham Common. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Settle via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Reading and Clapham Common is 258 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Clapham Common without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Reading to Clapham Common, including transfers.
Reading to Clapham Common bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Clapham Common train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Clapham Common is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £230 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Clapham Common, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Clapham Common via Sheffield and Settle in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Clapham Common via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Train from Reading to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Clapham Common bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Clapham Common train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Clapham Common is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Reading to Clapham Common.
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