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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cranfield is to bus via Oxford which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cranfield is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Reading to Cranfield?

The distance between Reading and Cranfield is 90 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cranfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Reading to Cranfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cranfield bus from?

Reading to Cranfield bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Cranfield?

The best way to get from Reading to Cranfield is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Reading to Cranfield bus arrive?

Reading to Cranfield bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Cranfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cranfield is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Reading to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Cranfield.

Reading to Cranfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 850 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to FlitwickBrighton - Bedford / ...
2h 14m
£56–99
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High StreetX5
3. Take the bus from Central station to War MemorialC1 / ...
5h 5m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
4h 23m
£53–67
Drive 57.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Cranfield57.8 mi
1h 23m
£15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the bus from Central station to War MemorialC1 / ...
2h 52m
£32–81
Line 850 bus, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStn850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stn300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Point100
5h 25m

Reading to Cranfield by bus

139Weekly Buses

4h 23mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Cranfield.

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Distance: 89.1 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Cranfield via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Flitwick in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 23m.

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