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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from West Midlands to Reading

Composite routes from West Midlands to Reading

Cheapest
1 h 56 min
Car
157 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

RailAir

Phone:
+44 345 646 0707
Website:
railair.com/
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from The Hawthorns to Worcester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

Questions and Answers

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 $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 1h 56m.

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 56m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

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 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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 17m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Reading?

The distance between West Midlands and Reading is 163 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.

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 17m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street 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 17m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the West Midlands to Reading bus arrive?

West Midlands to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from West Midlands to Reading.

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

Book your West Midlands to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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