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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shipley is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Shipley is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Shipley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Carr Lane Hall Ln via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Shipley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Shipley via Paddington, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Reading to Shipley?

The distance between Reading and Shipley is 235 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Shipley without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Reading to Shipley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Shipley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Shipley train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Shipley?

The best way to get from Reading to Shipley is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Shipley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Shipley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Shipley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Shipley is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Reading to Shipley.

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

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Where can I stay near Shipley?

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Reading to Shipley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Shipley 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 49m
£71–145
Drive 198.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Shipleycar 198.5 mi
3h 41m
£49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Nelson Street N2bus 466
8h 5m
£74–146
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 15m
£98–318
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 53m
£107–162
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4h 55m
£110–215
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 48m
£111–427
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
6h 46m
£117–368
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 33m
£143–314

Reading to Shipley by train and subway

235Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Shipley, Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Shipley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Carr Lane Hall Ln via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Nelson Street N2, and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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