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

The cheapest way to get from Lostwithiel to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lostwithiel to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Lostwithiel and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Lostwithiel to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Royal Talbot and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Lostwithiel and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lostwithiel and arriving at Reading. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Lostwithiel to Reading?

The distance between Lostwithiel and Reading is 220 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lostwithiel to Reading without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 4h 5m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Lostwithiel to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lostwithiel to Reading bus from?

Lostwithiel to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Royal Talbot station.

Where do I catch the Lostwithiel to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Lostwithiel to Reading?

The best way to get from Lostwithiel to Reading is to train via Plymouth which takes 4h 5m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h.

Where does the Lostwithiel to Reading bus arrive?

Lostwithiel to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Lostwithiel to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lostwithiel to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lostwithiel to Reading is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Lostwithiel to Reading.

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Lostwithiel to Plymouthtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 5m
£93–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Royal Talbot to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
6h
£34–56
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Lostwithiel to Readingcar 201.1 mi
3h 53m
£50–73
Train
1. Take the train from Lostwithiel to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 9m
£100–190
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Lostwithiel to Bristol Parkwaytrain Penzance - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 16m
£102–166

Lostwithiel to Reading by train

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lostwithiel to Reading via Plymouth in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Royal Talbot to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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