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How to Travel from

East Midlands Airport to Reading

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to London
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Kinchbus

Phone:
01509 815637
Website:
kinchbus.co.uk/
Bus from EMA Departure Building to Railway
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$4.43
Bus from EMA Departure Building to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.30–$5.32

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from East Midlands Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$58.23

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to London,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87
Train from Derby to Reading
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading is to bus which costs $29.35 - $42.39 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester St Margarets bus station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading?

The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Reading is 259 km. The road distance is 188 km.

How do I travel from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 3m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading bus from?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margarets bus station.

Train, bus or fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading?

The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 3m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs and takes 6h 4m. There are no good options to train between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading.

Where does the East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading bus arrive?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $39.24 per night.
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