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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Keswick is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Keswick is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Keswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Keswick station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Keswick?

The distance between Reading and Keswick is 292 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Keswick without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Reading to Keswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Keswick bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Keswick?

The best way to get from Reading to Keswick is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Reading to Keswick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Keswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Keswick is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Reading to Keswick.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Keswick.

Reading to Keswick - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Keswick 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 Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m
£117–310
Drive 270.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Keswickcar 270.7 mi
4h 59m
£66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 1m
£76–110
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 46m
£124–325
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 39m
£104–292
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
7h 57m
£99–254
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 52m
£91–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 11m
£81–414
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 41m
£102–441
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 16m
£105–438
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 30m
£115–418
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 46m
£84–321

Reading to Keswick by train and bus

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6h 14mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Bus Station via Wolverhampton, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 1m.

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