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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2h 41m
    £76–138

  2. Drive  182.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Readingcar car 182.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £46–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 52m
    £62–105

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 33m
    £81–321

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Readingtrain train Leeds - Reading
    3h 21m
    £85–130

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h 9m
    £79–128

Wakefield to Reading by train and subway

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 41m.

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