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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shipley is to bus via Birmingham which costs £29 - £95 and takes 8h 51m.

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 38m 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 Thackley Old Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 44m.

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 which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 7h 12m.

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 38m to drive from Reading to Shipley.

Where can I stay near Shipley?

There are 2824+ hotels available in Shipley.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to LeedsLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 44m
£46–142
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
8h 51m
£30–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lake
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Station
7h 12m
£57–115
Drive 198.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Shipley198.5 mi
3h 38m
£49–70
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 Leeds
5h 20m
£94–306
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m
£75–191
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 Leeds
4h 48m
£101–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)LHR - LBA
7h 8m
£122–395
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 Leeds
5h 31m
£122–328
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 Leeds
5h 53m
£90–375

Reading to Shipley by train and subway

240Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Thackley Old Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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