How to travel from Crewe to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Reading is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Crewe to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Train to Reading

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station and then to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Reading

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).

The distance between Crewe and Reading is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Crewe and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Crewe and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 60m.

CrossCountry run train services between Crewe and Reading. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Crewe and Reading. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Crewe to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

D&G Bus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Crewe and Reading. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Crewe and Reading. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Reading

Transport options from Crewe to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 30m
£240($285)
every 4 hours361km (224 miles)
Train to Reading + 1 similar
2h 40m
£74($87)
hourly241km (150 miles)
Train2h 60m
£76($90)
once daily252km (157 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£16($19)
5 times a week251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading