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

The cheapest way to get from York to Reading is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £50 - £75 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between York and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between York and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from York to Reading?

The distance between York and Reading is 227 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from York to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Reading bus from?

York to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Reading train from?

York to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Reading?

The best way to get from York to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the York to Reading bus arrive?

York to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the York to Reading train arrive?

York to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Reading is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from York to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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York to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from York to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 42m
£71–145
Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Readingcar 204.3 mi
3h 47m
£51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 1m
£60–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 50m
£91–324
Train
1. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 30m
£95–150
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 52m
£52–72
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 35m
£83–352
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 7m
£113–246

York to Reading by train and subway

416Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from York to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 1m.

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