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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rushden is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Rushden is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wellingborough via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to Rushden?

The distance between Reading and Rushden is 109 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Rushden without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Reading to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rushden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Rushden train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Rushden?

The best way to get from Reading to Rushden is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h.

Where does the Reading to Rushden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Rushden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Rushden is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Reading to Rushden.

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

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Reading to Rushden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Rushden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Wellingboroughtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 12m
£61–123
Drive 74.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Rushdencar 74.2 mi
1h 45m
£19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain
2. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
5h 6m
£31–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Northamptonbus 230
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
6h
£46–74

Reading to Rushden by train and bus

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Distance: 108.2 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Rushden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Wellingborough in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Northampton, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h.

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