What is the cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lyme Regis and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyme Regis to Reading. However, there are services departing from Co-op Store and arriving at The Malls via Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Lyme Regis and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Lyme Regis to Reading. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Lyme Regis to Reading?

The distance between Lyme Regis and Reading is 118 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lyme Regis to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Lyme Regis to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lyme Regis to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to Reading bus from?

Lyme Regis to Reading bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to Reading train from?

Lyme Regis to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Lyme Regis to Reading?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Reading bus arrive?

Lyme Regis to Reading bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Reading train arrive?

Lyme Regis to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Lyme Regis to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyme Regis to Reading is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Lyme Regis to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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Lyme Regis to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyme Regis to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 23m
£49–107
Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyme Regis to Readingcar 115.4 mi
2h 24m
£28–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 36m
£52–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from South Station to The Mallsbus 035
5h 49m
£28–61

Lyme Regis to Reading by bus and train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.6 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Lyme Regis, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Axminster to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op Store to Reading via Bus Station, South Station, The Malls, and Basingstoke in around 5h 49m.

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