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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Reading. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Reading RailAir via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Reading. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Reading via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Solihull to Reading?

The distance between Solihull and Reading is 86 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £35 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Solihull to Reading bus from?

Solihull to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Reading train from?

Solihull to Reading train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Reading?

The best way to get from Solihull to Reading is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Solihull to Reading bus arrive?

Solihull to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Solihull to Reading train arrive?

Solihull to Reading train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Leamington Spa station.

Can I drive from Solihull to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Reading is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Solihull to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Solihull to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Solihull to Leamington SpaBirmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 2m
£36–141
Drive 88.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Solihull to Reading88.7 mi
1h 38m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Solihull to Bicester North
2. Take the bus from Bicester North Station to Magdalen Street EastS5 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Aldates to Station RoadX40
3h 48m
£35–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5210
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
4h 18m
£40–77

Solihull to Reading by train

145Weekly Trains

2h 2mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Solihull to Reading via Leamington Spa in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Reading RailAir via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 18m.

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