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

The cheapest way to get from Welwyn to Reading is to line 301 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus which costs £12 - £14 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welwyn to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Welwyn and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Welwyn to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Reading RailAir via St Peter's Street and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Welwyn and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Welwyn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Welwyn North and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Welwyn to Reading?

The distance between Welwyn and Reading is 61 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welwyn to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 33m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Welwyn to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welwyn to Reading bus from?

Welwyn to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Mary's Church station.

Where do I catch the Welwyn to Reading train from?

Welwyn to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn North station.

Train or bus from Welwyn to Reading?

The best way to get from Welwyn to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 33m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 725 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Welwyn to Reading bus arrive?

Welwyn to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St Peter's Street station.

Where does the Welwyn to Reading train arrive?

Welwyn to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Welwyn to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Welwyn to Reading is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Welwyn to Reading.

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

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Welwyn to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 725 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Welwyn North to King's Crosstrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 33m
£31–70
Line 301 bus, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Mary's School to St Peter's Streetbus 301
2. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
5h 22m
£12–14
Line 725 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church to St Peter's Streetbus 725
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 55m
£33–41
Drive 51.7 mi
1. Drive from Welwyn to Readingcar 51.7 mi
1h 10m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Moorgatetrain Welwyn Garden City - Moorgate
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 44m
£27–53

Welwyn to Reading by train and subway

287Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Welwyn North to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Reading RailAir via St Peter's Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 55m.

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