The distance between Reading and Middlesbrough is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Reading to Middlesbrough 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 Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Darlington.
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Take the bus to Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and then to Middlesbrough.
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There are several options for getting from Reading to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Reading and Middlesbrough is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Reading and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Middlesbrough is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER, Grand Central, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Reading and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Reading and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reading and Middlesbrough with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 5h 25m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Reading and Middlesbrough. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 405km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | £235($280) | once daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 3h 10m | £300($355) | once daily | 579km (360 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £255($300) | hourly | 534km (332 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 45m | £255($305) | every 2 hours | 554km (344 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £64($76) | hourly | 458km (284 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 45m | £110($135) | hourly | 482km (299 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £33($39) | 6 times a week | 416km (258 miles) |
Bus to Middlesbrough | 5h 25m | £25($29) | every 20 mins | 451km (280 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £70($83) | on demand | 405km (251 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.