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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Reading is to drive which takes 2h and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at The Malls via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Reading?

The distance between Dorchester and Reading is 104 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Dorchester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Reading bus from?

Dorchester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Reading train from?

Dorchester to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Reading?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Reading is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Dorchester to Reading bus arrive?

Dorchester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.

Where does the Dorchester to Reading train arrive?

Dorchester to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Reading is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Dorchester to Reading.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 36m
£43–96
Drive 88.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorchester to Readingcar 88.7 mi
2h
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to The Mallsbus 035
2h 54m
£23–55
Train via Bournemouth
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 55m
£52–86
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Westbury (Wilts)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Readingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
3h 14m
£50–94

Dorchester to Reading by train

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Dorchester South to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Station to The Malls once daily. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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