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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Reading is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £55 - £80 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Reading RailAir via Rail Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Reading via Darlington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Whitby to Reading?

The distance between Whitby and Reading is 320 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Whitby to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Reading bus from?

Whitby to Reading bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Reading train from?

Whitby to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Reading?

The best way to get from Whitby to Reading is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Whitby to Reading bus arrive?

Whitby to Reading bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Whitby to Reading train arrive?

Whitby to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Reading is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Whitby to Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 41m
£108–196
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rougier Streetbus 840
2. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 34m
£56–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 46m
£63–93
Drive 249.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Readingcar 249.9 mi
4h 45m
£62–90
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 43m
£86–328
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
7h 10m
£98–153
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
7h 41m
£89–205
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Allens Westtrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MME - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 28m
£112–573
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 22m
£113–381
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 26m
£150–439

Whitby to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Reading via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Reading RailAir via Rail Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 46m.

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