How to travel from Reading to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Seaton is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Reading to Seaton 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then York and then to Thornaby.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Reading to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 4h 35m. 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 £230 ($270).

The distance between Reading and Seaton is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Reading and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Seaton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Seaton. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, York and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Reading and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and Middlesbrough. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Reading and Seaton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 35m 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Seaton

Transport options from Reading to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 10m
£230($270)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane3h 15m
£300($355)
once daily548km (341 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane3h 55m
£140($165)
once daily618km (384 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane4h 45m
£255($305)
every 2 hours547km (340 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4h 55m
£245($290)
every 3 hours567km (352 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane5hrs
£235($280)
hourly875km (544 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane5h 10m
£230($270)
hourly880km (547 miles)
Train
3h 30m
£65($77)
every 2 hours458km (284 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£34($40)
6 times a week434km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£73($86)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton