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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Malham is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Malham is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Malham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Malham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Buck Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Reading to Malham?

The distance between Reading and Malham is 245 miles. The road distance is 225.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Malham without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Reading to Malham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Malham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Malham?

The best way to get from Reading to Malham is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Reading to Malham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Malham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Malham is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Reading to Malham.

Where can I stay near Malham?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Malham.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Malham 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 Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 7m
£112–174
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to 1 Bradford Nelson Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to The Buck Innbus 864
12h 20m
£53–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Nelson Street N2bus 466
3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to The Buck Innbus 864
10h 35m
£77–150
Drive 223.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Malhamcar 223.8 mi
4h 16m
£56–81
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 10m
£116–228

Reading to Malham by train and bus

4Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Malham.

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Distance: 243.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reading to The Buck Inn via Sheffield, Leeds, Skipton, and Railway Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Buck Inn via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Nelson Street N2, and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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