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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dronfield is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dronfield is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Dronfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Gosforth Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cavendish Street Stop T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dronfield?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Dronfield via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Dronfield?

The distance between Reading and Dronfield is 176 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Reading to Dronfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dronfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Dronfield train from?

Reading to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Dronfield?

The best way to get from Reading to Dronfield is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Reading to Dronfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Dronfield train arrive?

Reading to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Reading to Dronfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dronfield is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Reading to Dronfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Dronfield?

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Where can I stay near Dronfield?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Dronfield.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
3h 24m
£70–174
Drive 153.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Dronfield153.1 mi
2h 46m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach StationUkn02
6h 30m
£46–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
5h 9m
£87–267
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ChesterfieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
3h 49m
£53–170

Reading to Dronfield by train

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Sheffield every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Gosforth Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Cavendish Street Stop T2 in around 6h 30m.

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