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3 h 22 min
313 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Leeds to Reading

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Cheapest
By car (313 km)
3 h 22 min
313 km.
from $17
Fastest
Plane from Leeds (Durham Tees Valley Airport) to Reading (London Heathrow Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
3 h 22 min
313 km.
from $11.91
Train via London
3 h 7 min
262 km.
from $170.28
Bus
6 h 19 min
262 km.
from $68.80
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
4 h 31 min
262 km.
from $140.71
Plane, Train
6 h 1 min
262 km.
from $208.50
Train, Plane (Train to Newcastle)
5 h 19 min
262 km.
from $211.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Bus from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$367.08–$1,265.78

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$493.65
Plane from Newcastle to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$493.65

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Reading
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to King's
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$50.63
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$82.28

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
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Reading is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 7m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Reading. Services depart five times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Leeds to Reading?

The distance between Leeds and Reading is 359 km. The road distance is 314.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 7m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Leeds to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Reading bus from?

Leeds to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Reading train from?

Leeds to Reading train services, operated by LNER, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Reading?

The best way to get from Leeds to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 7m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Leeds to Reading bus arrive?

Leeds to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Leeds to Reading train arrive?

Leeds to Reading train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Reading is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Leeds to Reading.

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

Book your Leeds to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leeds to Reading bus 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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