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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Spalding is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Spalding is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Spalding?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Chancery Court via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Spalding?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Spalding via Paddington, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Spalding?

The distance between Reading and Spalding is 132 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Spalding without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Reading to Spalding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Spalding bus from?

Reading to Spalding bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Spalding train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Spalding?

The best way to get from Reading to Spalding is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Reading to Spalding bus arrive?

Reading to Spalding bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Reading to Spalding train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Spalding?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Spalding is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Reading to Spalding.

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

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Where can I stay near Spalding?

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Reading to Spalding - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 37 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Spalding by train, bus, or car

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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 Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 2m
£41–135
Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Spaldingcar 119.6 mi
2h 39m
£30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 505
6h 1m
£67–93
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
4h 7m
£53–108
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Knebworth Park Estatebus K10
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Chancery Courtbus 37
6h 47m
£38–52

Reading to Spalding by train and subway

90Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Spalding, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Spalding via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chancery Court via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Knebworth Park Estate, and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 6h 47m.

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