What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Reading?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Reading RailAir via Tesco, Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Reading?

The distance between East Sussex and Reading is 105 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from East Sussex to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Reading bus from?

East Sussex to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Reading train from?

East Sussex to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Reading?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Reading is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the East Sussex to Reading bus arrive?

East Sussex to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the East Sussex to Reading train arrive?

East Sussex to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Reading is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from East Sussex to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Reading.

East Sussex to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Sussex to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
3h 36m
£43–84
Drive 87 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Sussex to Readingcar 87 mi
1h 51m
£22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
4h 37m
£29–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 51m
£35–44

East Sussex to Reading by bus and train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.1 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from The White Horse Inn to Reading via Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Reading RailAir via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 51m.

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