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 39m.

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 39m 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 10m.

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 1h 56m.

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 1h 56m and costs £26 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m 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 1h 56m and costs £26 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 4h 10m.

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 39m 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 Spatrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 56m
£27–141
Drive 88.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Solihull to Readingcar 88.7 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Solihull to Bicester Northtrain
2. Take the bus from Bicester North Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus S5 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Aldates to Station Roadbus X40
3h 38m
£35–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 210
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 10m
£41–77

Solihull to Reading by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Solihull to Reading via Leamington Spa in around 1h 56m. 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 10m.

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