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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lifton is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lifton is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Arundell Arms Hotel via Reading, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lifton?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Okehampton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Reading to Lifton?

The distance between Reading and Lifton is 178 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lifton without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Reading to Lifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lifton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Lifton train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Lifton?

The best way to get from Reading to Lifton is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Reading to Lifton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Lifton train arrive?

Reading to Lifton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Reading to Lifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lifton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Reading to Lifton.

Where can I stay near Lifton?

There are 1106+ hotels available in Lifton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain Exeter Central - Okehampton / ...
4h 44m
£75–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Exeterbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
8h 32m
£23–35
Drive 171.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Liftoncar 171.3 mi
3h 24m
£43–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus 66
7h 17m
£62–131

Reading to Lifton by train and bus

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Arundell Arms Hotel via Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Arundell Arms Hotel via Reading, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 8h 32m.

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