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

The cheapest way to get from Botley to Reading is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Botley to Reading is to train which takes 23 min and costs £12 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Botley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Botley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Elms Parade Shops and arriving at Forbury Road via Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Botley and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxford and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Botley to Reading?

The distance between Botley and Reading is 27 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Botley to Reading without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £12 - £23.

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

The train from Oxford to Reading takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Botley to Reading bus from?

Botley to Reading bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Westgate station.

Where do I catch the Botley to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Botley to Reading?

The best way to get from Botley to Reading is to train which takes 23 min and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h.

Where does the Botley to Reading bus arrive?

Botley to Reading bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Forbury Road station.

Where does the Botley to Reading train arrive?

Botley to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Botley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Botley to Reading is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Botley to Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
23 min
£12–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40 / ...
2h
£4–8
Drive 27.7 mi
1. Drive from Botley to Readingcar 27.7 mi
42 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Botley to Readingtaxi 27.7 mi
42 min
£120–160

Botley to Reading by train

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Botley, Oxfordshire, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Oxford to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 23 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Thames Travel operates a bus from Westgate to Forbury Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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