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

The cheapest way to get from Swanwick to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanwick to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swanwick and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanwick to Reading. However, there are services departing from Church and arriving at Reading RailAir via Derby Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Swanwick and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Swanwick to Reading. However, there are services departing from Alfreton and arriving at Reading via Chesterfield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Swanwick to Reading?

The distance between Swanwick and Reading is 178 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanwick to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Swanwick to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanwick to Reading bus from?

Swanwick to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swanwick to Reading train from?

Swanwick to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Swanwick to Reading?

The best way to get from Swanwick to Reading is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Swanwick to Reading bus arrive?

Swanwick to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swanwick to Reading train arrive?

Swanwick to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Swanwick to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanwick to Reading is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Swanwick to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 36m
£92–137
Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanwick to Readingcar 133.9 mi
2h 42m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 3m
£48–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 1C / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 43m
£76–109
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 8m
£61–116

Swanwick to Reading by bus and train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Swanwick, Derbyshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Church to Reading via Railway Station, Alfreton, Chesterfield, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church to Reading RailAir via Corporation Street, Derby Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 3m.

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