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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sellafield is to drive which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Sellafield is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Sellafield?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Sellafield via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Sellafield?

The distance between Reading and Sellafield is 292 miles. The road distance is 281.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sellafield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 40m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Reading to Sellafield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sellafield train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Sellafield train arrive?

Reading to Sellafield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Sellafield?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sellafield is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Reading to Sellafield.

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

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Where can I stay near Sellafield?

There are 630+ hotels available in Sellafield.

Reading to Sellafield - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Sellafield by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Sellafield
7h 40m
£60–224
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
7h 50m
£47–321
Drive 280.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Sellafield280.2 mi
5h 10m
£70–101
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
8h
£121–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
8h 53m
£65–201
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafield
7h 31m
£127–280
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafield
7h 51m
£109–335
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
7h 35m
£114–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafield
7h 36m
£127–396
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafield
8h 7m
£133–336

Reading to Sellafield by train

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Distance: 290.5 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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You can take a train from Reading to Sellafield via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 7h 40m.

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