What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Reading is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Reading?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Reading. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Reading RailAir via Newhall St and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Reading. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Reading?

The distance between West Midlands and Reading is 102 miles. The road distance is 97.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £23 - £95.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from West Midlands to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Reading bus from?

West Midlands to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Reading train from?

West Midlands to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Reading?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Reading is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £23 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the West Midlands to Reading bus arrive?

West Midlands to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the West Midlands to Reading train arrive?

West Midlands to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Reading is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from West Midlands to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 13m
£23–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 20m
Drive 96.9 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Readingcar 96.9 mi
1h 57m
£24–35
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from The Hawthorns to Worcester Foregate Streettrain Dorridge - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
3h 25m
£40–68

West Midlands to Reading by train

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Distance: 101.3 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £21–90 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to Reading RailAir via Brunel St, Newhall St, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 20m.

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