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

The cheapest way to get from Ilchester to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilchester to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ilchester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilchester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lyster Close and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ilchester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ilchester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Yeovil Junction and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Ilchester to Reading?

The distance between Ilchester and Reading is 99 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilchester to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Ilchester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilchester to Reading bus from?

Ilchester to Reading bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Lyster Close station.

Where do I catch the Ilchester to Reading train from?

Ilchester to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Yeovil Junction station.

Train or bus from Ilchester to Reading?

The best way to get from Ilchester to Reading is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Ilchester to Reading bus arrive?

Ilchester to Reading bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ilchester to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilchester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilchester to Reading is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ilchester to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Reading.

Ilchester to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 376 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilchester to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Readingtrain Honiton - Reading / ...
3h 38m
£32–73
Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilchester to Readingcar 88.4 mi
1h 48m
£22–32
Line 376 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyster Close to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
4h 12m
£34–62
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Readingtrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
4h 10m
£38–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyster Close to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 200 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 49m
£40–62

Ilchester to Reading by bus and train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Yeovil Junction to Reading 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyster Close to Reading RailAir via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 49m.

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