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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Farnborough is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Farnborough is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Farnborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Farnborough High Street / Church Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, East Croydon Rail Station and Bromley South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Farnborough?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Orpington via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Farnborough?

The distance between Reading and Farnborough is 54 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Farnborough without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Reading to Farnborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Farnborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Farnborough train from?

Reading to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Farnborough?

The best way to get from Reading to Farnborough is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Reading to Farnborough bus arrive?

Reading to Farnborough bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Farnborough train arrive?

Reading to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Farnborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Farnborough is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Reading to Farnborough.

Where can I stay near Farnborough?

There are 16611+ hotels available in Farnborough.

Reading to Farnborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 261 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Farnborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 51m
£25–74
Drive 54.3 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Farnboroughcar 54.3 mi
1h 24m
£14–19
Train, bus, line 261 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Canary Wharftrain
2. Take the bus from Canary Wharf station to Leebus Sl4
3. Take the bus from Lee to Princess Royal University Hospbus 261
2h 39m
£34–108
Train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Farnborough High Street / Church Roadbus 358
2h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3h 48m

Reading to Farnborough by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Farnborough, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Tubbenden Lane Crofton via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Orpington, and Orpington Bus Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Farnborough High Street / Church Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, East Croydon Rail Station, and Bromley South Station in around 3h 48m.

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