How to travel from Hull to Reading, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Reading.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £400($475)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance324km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Reading

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Hull to Reading

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Reading

Transport options from Hull to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£57($68)
hourly376km (234 miles)
Train via Sheffield4h 5m
£125($150)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 40m
£400($475)
every 15 mins854km (531 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£24($28)
5 times a week463km (288 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£57($67)
on demand324km (202 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