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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Downton is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Downton is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Downton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Downton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Bull via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Reading to Downton?

The distance between Reading and Downton is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Downton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Reading to Downton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Downton bus from?

Reading to Downton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Downton bus arrive?

Reading to Downton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Downton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Downton is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Reading to Downton.

Where can I stay near Downton?

There are 824+ hotels available in Downton.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to The Bullbus X3
2h 4m
£22–43
Drive 55.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Downtoncar 55.4 mi
1h 21m
£14–20
Train, bus via Central Station
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
3h 12m
£25–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3h 32m
£40–52

Reading to Downton by train and bus

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Downton, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Bull via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Meeting House Lane in around 3h 32m.

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