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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Reading is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Reading is to train via Taunton which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgwater and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgwater and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bridgwater and arriving at Reading. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Bridgwater to Reading?

The distance between Bridgwater and Reading is 118 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Reading without a car is to train via Taunton which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Bridgwater to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Reading bus from?

Bridgwater to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Bridgwater to Reading?

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Reading is to train via Taunton which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Bridgwater to Reading bus arrive?

Bridgwater to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bridgwater to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Reading is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bridgwater to Reading.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bridgwater to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train via Taunton
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
1h 52m
£50–89
Drive 114.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bridgwater to Readingcar 114.2 mi
1h 58m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 1m
£47–66
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 1m
£45–90
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2h 27m
£44–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
4h 45m
£34–62

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Distance: 117.7 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 1m.

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