There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Sowerby Bridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to LeedsLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
4h 36m£67–159Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Station Road to WestgateX40
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridge
8h 11m£22–59Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Street N2801
7h 55m£49–90Drive 195.9 mi
- Drive from Reading to Sowerby Bridge195.9 mi
3h 40m£48–70Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridge
5h 8m£103–298Train
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby BridgeChester - Leeds / ...
4h 37m£31–294Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridge
4h 45m£91–212
Reading to Sowerby Bridge by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sowerby Bridge is to bus and train which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Sowerby Bridge is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Wharf Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Sowerby Bridge via Paddington, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Reading and Sowerby Bridge is 246 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Sowerby Bridge without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Reading to Sowerby Bridge, including transfers.
Reading to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Sowerby Bridge is to train via London which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Sowerby Bridge, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Sowerby Bridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Wharf Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Nelson Street N2, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, and Halifax Bus Station in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–15
- 1st Class
- £21–26
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–270
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Street N2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Station Road to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sowerby Bridge is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Reading to Sowerby Bridge.
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