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Leicester, Great Britain → Reading, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leicester to Reading

Composite routes from Leicester to Reading

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Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
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megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
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East Midlands Railways
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
1h 5m
Every 20 minutes
$46.83–$69.62
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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First Great Western Service
Website
37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
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National Express
Website
3h 15m
Every 2 hours
$31.64–$44.30
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
48 min
Hourly
$40.50–$75.95
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
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Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
3 times a day
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Reading is to bus via Leicester St Margarets bus station which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $32.61 - $47.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Reading?

The distance between Leicester and Reading is 220 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs $53.26 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Leicester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Reading bus from?

Leicester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Reading train from?

Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Reading?

The best way to get from Leicester to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs $53.26 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Leicester to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Reading train arrive?

Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Reading is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Leicester to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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