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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kettering is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Kettering is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Friar Street and arriving at Bus Interchange via High Wycombe BusStn, Aylesbury Bus Stn, The Point and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Kettering via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Kettering?

The distance between Reading and Kettering is 111 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Kettering without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 2m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Reading to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kettering bus from?

Reading to Kettering bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, depart from Friar Street station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Kettering?

The best way to get from Reading to Kettering is to train via London which takes 2h 2m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 850 bus and line 300 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Reading to Kettering bus arrive?

Reading to Kettering bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, arrive at High Wycombe BusStn station.

Where does the Reading to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kettering is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Reading to Kettering.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 2m
£53–113
Drive 80.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Ketteringcar 80.4 mi
1h 54m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
3h 37m
£55–86
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 22m
£65–112
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
4. Take the bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6
5. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
6h 23m

Reading to Kettering by train and subway

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Distance: 110 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friar Street to Bus Interchange via High Wycombe BusStn, Aylesbury Bus Stn, The Point, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 23m.

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