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How to get fromReading to Forest of Dean Coalfieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Forest of Dean Coalfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 27 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Lydneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to New Fancy Viewbus bus 27
    3h 44m

  2. Drive 91 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Forest of Dean Coalfieldcar car 91 mi
    1h 47m
    £22–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Barracksbus bus 786
    3h 50m

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  • Distance: 108.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Forest of Dean Coalfield, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Forest of Dean Coalfield. However, you can take the train to Gloucester, take the train to Lydney, walk to Railway Station, take the line 27 bus to New Fancy View, then walk to Forest of Dean Coalfield. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Forest of Dean Coalfield via Gloucester, Transport Hub, and The Barracks in around 3h 50m.

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