What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Reading via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Bideford to Reading?

The distance between Bideford and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bideford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Reading bus from?

Bideford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Reading train from?

Bideford to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Reading?

The best way to get from Bideford to Reading is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Bideford to Reading bus arrive?

Bideford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bideford to Reading train arrive?

Bideford to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Reading is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Bideford to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Bideford to Reading?

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Bideford to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 20m
£68–143
Drive 164.9 mi
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1. Drive from Bideford to Readingcar 164.9 mi
3h 21m
£41–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 57m
£56–83
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Readingtrain Exeter St Davids - Reading
6h 42m
£69–143

Bideford to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 184.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Reading via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 57m.

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