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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Harrogate is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Harrogate is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at West Park Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Harrogate via Paddington, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Harrogate?

The distance between Reading and Harrogate is 248 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Reading to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Harrogate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Harrogate train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Reading to Harrogate is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Northampton, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Reading to Harrogate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Harrogate train arrive?

Reading to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Harrogate is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Reading to Harrogate.

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

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Where can I stay near Harrogate?

There are 1910+ hotels available in Harrogate.

Reading to Harrogate - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Harrogate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 51m
£45–149
Bus via Northampton
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Station
7h 1m
£59–115
Drive 207.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Harrogate207.9 mi
3h 41m
£51–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Airport to Leeds
5h 43m
£91–279
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£75–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station240 / ...
9h 55m
£51–95
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
5h 19m
£101–233
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
5h 35m
£80–361
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
5h 21m
£120–335

Reading to Harrogate by train and subway

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Harrogate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to West Park Church via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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