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 30m.

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 30m and costs £45 - £70.

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 - £210.

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 train from?

Reading to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading 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 30m 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?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Selby.

Reading to Selby - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Selby by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 25m
£70–203
Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Selbycar 188.8 mi
3h 30m
£47–67
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Selbytrain
5h 49m
£91–274
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 42m
£83–358

Reading to Selby by train

47Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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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 £65–150 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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