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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Elland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 40m
    £86–127

  2. Drive  191.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Ellandcar car 191.7 mi
    3h 40m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Streetbus bus 801
    8h 18m
    £56–85

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huddersfieldtrain train
    5h 5m
    £77–311

  5. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LHR - LBA
    8h 6m
    £164–438

Reading to Elland by train, foot, and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Burley Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Nelson Street, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, and Halifax Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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