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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Beer is to bus and line 52 bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Beer is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Beer?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Beer. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at New Road via Reading and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Beer?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Beer. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Axminster via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Reading to Beer?

The distance between Reading and Beer is 121 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Beer without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Reading to Beer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Beer bus from?

Reading to Beer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Beer train from?

Reading to Beer train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Beer?

The best way to get from Reading to Beer is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 52 bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Reading to Beer bus arrive?

Reading to Beer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Reading to Beer train arrive?

Reading to Beer train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Reading to Beer?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Beer is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Reading to Beer.

Where can I stay near Beer?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Beer.

Reading to Beer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 52 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 35m
£43–90
Bus, line 52 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Exeterbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sidwell Street to New Roadbus 52
7h 13m
£23–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Beer Crossbus 885
5h 46m
£51–91
Drive 119 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Beercar 119 mi
2h 37m
£30–43

Reading to Beer by train and bus

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to New Road via Reading, Exeter, and Sidwell Street in around 7h 13m.

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