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

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Reading is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walsall to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Walsall and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Walsall and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Reading. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Walsall to Reading?

The distance between Walsall and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walsall to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £22 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Walsall to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Reading bus from?

Walsall to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Reading train from?

Walsall to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Walsall station.

Train or bus from Walsall to Reading?

The best way to get from Walsall to Reading is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £22 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Walsall to Reading bus arrive?

Walsall to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Walsall to Reading train arrive?

Walsall to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Walsall to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Reading is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Walsall to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Walsall to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Walsall to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Walsall to Birmingham New Streettrain Walsall - Wolverhampton / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 29m
£22–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 6m
£42–78
Drive 103.7 mi
1. Drive from Walsall to Readingcar 103.7 mi
2h 7m
£26–37

Walsall to Reading by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.8 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Walsall to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Dale End, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 6m.

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