What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £20 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Shiplake and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station Road station and arriving at Forbury Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Shiplake and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shiplake and arriving at Reading. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

The distance between Lower Shiplake and Reading is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Shiplake to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

The train from Shiplake to Reading takes 19 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Lower Shiplake to Reading bus from?

Lower Shiplake to Reading bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Lower Shiplake to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

The best way to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading is to train which takes 19 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £5 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Lower Shiplake to Reading bus arrive?

Lower Shiplake to Reading bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Forbury Road station.

Where does the Lower Shiplake to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Shiplake to Reading is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Lower Shiplake to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Lower Shiplake to Reading?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower Shiplake to Reading by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shiplake to Readingtrain Henley-on-Thames - Reading
19 min
£3–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Forbury Roadbus 28 / ...
21 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Shiplake to Readingtaxi 6.2 mi
12 min
£20–25
Drive 6.2 mi
1. Drive from Lower Shiplake to Readingcar 6.2 mi
12 min
£2–3
Train via Twyford Station
1. Take the train from Shiplake to Twyfordtrain Henley-on-Thames - Twyford / ...
2. Take the train from Twyford Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
23 min
£3–9

Lower Shiplake to Reading by train

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Lower Shiplake, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Shiplake to Reading 6 times a week. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Reading Buses operates a bus from Station Road to Forbury Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 21 min. Carousel Buses also services this route every 20 minutes.

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