There are 4 ways to get from Redditch to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New StreetRedditch - Four Oaks / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 48m£33–95Drive 81.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redditch to Reading81.5 mi
1h 56m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Evesham Bus Station247
- Take the train from Evesham to ReadingGreat Malvern - London Paddington / ...
3h 34mBus
- Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Barford St50A
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station210 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
5h 15m
Redditch to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redditch to Reading is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Redditch to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Redditch station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Redditch Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Redditch to Reading. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Redditch and Reading is 114 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Redditch to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Redditch to Reading, including transfers.
Redditch to Reading bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Redditch Bus Station.
Redditch to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Redditch station.
The best way to get from Redditch to Reading is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Redditch, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Redditch to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redditch Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Barford St, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Redditch to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Evesham to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Redditch Bus Station to Evesham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
Bus from Redditch Bus Station to Barford St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Redditch to Reading bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Barford St station.
Redditch to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redditch to Reading is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Redditch to Reading.
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