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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hull is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Hull is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hull?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hull. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hull Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hull?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hull. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hull via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Hull?

The distance between Reading and Hull is 236 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hull without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Reading to Hull, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hull bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Hull train from?

Reading to Hull train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Hull?

The best way to get from Reading to Hull is to train via London which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Reading to Hull bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Hull train arrive?

Reading to Hull train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Hull?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hull is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Reading to Hull.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Hull?

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Where can I stay near Hull?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
4h 1m
£51–145
Drive 198.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Hullcar 198.7 mi
3h 36m
£49–71
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
8h 14m
£74–103
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain Doncaster - Hull / ...
4h 34m
£71–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Hulltrain London St Pancras International - Hull
6h 43m
£71–179

Reading to Hull by train and subway

285Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hull via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hull Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 8h 14m.

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