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

The cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Reading is to line 30 bus and bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 7m.

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 Langmoor Gardens and arriving at Bridge Street via Trinity Square, Taunton BP Garage and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square 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 41m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Reading bus arrive?

Lyme Regis to Reading bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Ilminster Road Busway 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, car, and line 30 bus

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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 41m
£43–90
Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 30
2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Readingbus Uk049 / ...
6h 7m
£20–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 40m
£52–95
Drive 115.4 mi
1. Drive from Lyme Regis to Readingcar 115.4 mi
2h 24m
£29–42

Lyme Regis to Reading by bus and train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Axminster to Basingstoke every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Langmoor Gardens to Bridge Street via Trinity Square, Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 6h 7m.

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