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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Reading is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Reading RailAir via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Reading. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Reading via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Dorset to Reading?

The distance between Dorset and Reading is 104 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Reading without a car is to train via Bournemouth which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Dorset to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Reading bus from?

Dorset to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Reading train from?

Dorset to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Reading?

The best way to get from Dorset to Reading is to train via Bournemouth which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Dorset to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorset to Reading train arrive?

Dorset to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Reading is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Dorset to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Reading.

Dorset to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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

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Train via Bournemouth
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 3m
£63–98
Drive 85 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Readingcar 85 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 52m
£38–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus X8
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 5m
£45–69
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 28m
£45–103
Line 20 bus, bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to New Canalbus 20
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 76
5h 44m

Dorset to Reading by bus

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Reading via Moreton (Dorset) and Bournemouth in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Reading RailAir via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 52m.

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