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How to get fromPorton Down to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Porton Down to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain train Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h
    £36–63

  2. Drive  44 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porton Down to Readingcar car 44 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Line 68 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Firs Close to Worthy Lanebus bus 68
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 5m
    £30–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porton Down to Readingtaxi taxi 44 mi
    1h 3m
    £190–230

  5. Bus, line 76 bus

    1. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 76
    3h 36m
    £26–41

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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Porton Down, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Porton Down to Reading via Firs Road Top, Endless Street, New Canal, St Paul's Church, Salisbury, and Basingstoke in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porton Down to Reading via Old Police House, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Basingstoke in around 3h 36m.

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