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How to get fromBlackwater Station to Readingby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Blackwater Station to Reading by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 2 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blackwater Quarry to Duncroft Gardensbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Headtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoketrain train
    5. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain train
    4h 54m
    £49–100

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackwater Junction to Transport Interchangebus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Station North Interchangebus bus Vc5
    5h 40m
    £38–64

  3. Line 3 bus, line 9 bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater Mill to Bus Stationbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 9
    3. Take the ferry from Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoketrain train
    5. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain train
    5h 38m
    £52–104

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  • Distance: 85.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Blackwater Station, Isle of Wight, England and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Blackwater Station to Reading. However, you can walk to Blackwater Quarry, take the line 2 bus to Duncroft Gardens, walk to Shanklin, take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Basingstoke, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blackwater Station to Reading via Blackwater Mill, Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Portsmouth Harbour, and Basingstoke in around 5h 38m.

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