There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain
4h 26m£69–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukn10
7h 59m£55–93Drive 248.9 mi
- Drive from Reading to Middlesbroughcar 248.9 mi
4h 17m£62–89Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Middlesbroughtrain
5h 20m£97–319Train
- Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
- Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
5h 13m£60–237Bus via Milton Keynes
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station Express Loungebus 426 / ...
9h 1m£73–95Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Middlesbroughtrain
5h£106–262Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Middlesbroughtrain
5h 49m£65–229Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
6h 45m£116–345Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
6h 25m£105–268
Reading to Middlesbrough by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Middlesbrough is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Middlesbrough station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station Stand 11 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Middlesbrough via Paddington, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Reading and Middlesbrough is 278 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Middlesbrough without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Reading to Middlesbrough, including transfers.
Reading to Middlesbrough bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Middlesbrough is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Middlesbrough, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Middlesbrough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station Stand 11 via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–90
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–75
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Reading to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Middlesbrough bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Middlesbrough is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Reading to Middlesbrough.
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