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 4h 38m.

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 24m 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 10m.

How far is it from Reading to Cranfield?

The distance between Reading and Cranfield is 101 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 and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m 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.

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 24m to drive from Reading to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Cranfield.

Reading to Cranfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 850 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Cranfield by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main Gatebus C10 / ...
2h 18m
£51–80
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus C1 / ...
4h 38m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
4h 10m
£54–72
Drive 57.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Cranfieldcar 57.8 mi
1h 24m
£15–21
Line 850 bus, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 300
3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Pointbus 100
4h 58m

Reading to Cranfield by train, subway, and bus

369Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.8 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

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 10m.

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