How to travel from Reading to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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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Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance405km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Middlesbrough

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Reading to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
£235($280)
once daily616km (383 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane3h 10m
£300($355)
once daily579km (360 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£255($300)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4h 45m
£255($305)
every 2 hours554km (344 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£64($76)
hourly458km (284 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 45m
£110($135)
hourly482km (299 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
£33($39)
6 times a week416km (258 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough5h 25m
£25($29)
every 20 mins451km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£70($83)
on demand405km (251 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough