The distance between Hull and Reading is around 324km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hull 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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Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Reading.
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Fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
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Take the bus to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.
There are several options for getting from Hull to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).
The distance between Hull and Reading is around 324km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Hull and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Reading is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £57 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Reading. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hull and Reading. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Reading with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 15m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Reading. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Reading. The distance is around 324km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £57 ($68).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £57($68) | hourly | 376km (234 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 4h 5m | £125($150) | hourly | 373km (232 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 40m | £400($475) | every 15 mins | 854km (531 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £24($28) | 5 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £57($67) | on demand | 324km (202 miles) |
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