There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Cosford by train or car
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Reading to Cosford by train
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The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cosford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Cosford is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cosford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Cosford via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Reading and Cosford is 123 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Cosford without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Reading to Cosford, including transfers.
Reading to Cosford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cosford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cosford is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Reading to Cosford.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Cosford, Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Cosford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 1m.
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cosford
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–12
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cosford
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–14
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