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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Reading is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Reading via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Reading?

The distance between Sleaford and Reading is 162 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Sleaford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Reading train from?

Sleaford to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Where does the Sleaford to Reading train arrive?

Sleaford to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Reading is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Sleaford to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Sleaford to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sleaford to Reading by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's CrossLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 39m
£54–137
Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sleaford to Reading131.4 mi
2h 55m
£32–47
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdon
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Reading
3h 47m
£58–173
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sleaford to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to ReadingNottingham - Bournemouth / ...
5h 11m
£42–148

Sleaford to Reading by train and subway

102Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Reading via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 39m.

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