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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Reading is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Asda and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Reading via Darlington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Whitby to Reading?

The distance between Whitby and Reading is 320 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Whitby to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Reading bus from?

Whitby to Reading bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Reading train from?

Whitby to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Reading?

The best way to get from Whitby to Reading is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Whitby to Reading bus arrive?

Whitby to Reading bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Reading train arrive?

Whitby to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Reading is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Whitby to Reading.

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

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Whitby to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Whitby to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 43m
£83–190
Drive 249.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitby to Readingcar 249.9 mi
4h 40m
£62–89
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Asdabus
4. Take the bus from Asda to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 42m
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 45m
£88–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
7h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
11h 44m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 5m
£115–260
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
7h 29m
£65–205
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 22m
£97–321

Whitby to Reading by train and subway

2Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Reading via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Asda, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 10h 42m.

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