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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Selby is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Selby is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Selby?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Selby. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 1 via Heathrow Terminal 5, Rail Station and Clifford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Selby?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Selby. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Selby via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Selby?

The distance between Reading and Selby is 206 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Selby without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Reading to Selby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Selby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Selby train from?

Reading to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Selby?

The best way to get from Reading to Selby is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Reading to Selby bus arrive?

Reading to Selby bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Selby train arrive?

Reading to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Reading to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Selby is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Reading to Selby.

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

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Where can I stay near Selby?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Selby 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 DoncasterReading - Newcastle / ...
4h 25m
£70–138
Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Selby188.8 mi
3h 28m
£46–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
4. Take the train from Meadowhall to Selby
7h 37m
£48–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Selby
5h 51m
£94–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Station801
8h 12m
£58–94

Reading to Selby by train

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Distance: 204.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Doncaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–80 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Stn Stand 1 via Heathrow Terminal 5, Rail Station, Tower Street, and Clifford Street in around 8h 12m.

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