What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake is to line 28 bus which costs £2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lower Shiplake?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westfield Road and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lower Shiplake?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lower Shiplake. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Shiplake via Twyford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

The distance between Reading and Lower Shiplake is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Lower Shiplake without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake without a car is to line 28 bus which takes 16 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

The line 28 bus from Westfield Road to Station Road takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lower Shiplake bus from?

Reading to Lower Shiplake bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Westfield Road station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lower Shiplake train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

The best way to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake is to line 28 bus which takes 16 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £10 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Reading to Lower Shiplake bus arrive?

Reading to Lower Shiplake bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Reading to Lower Shiplake train arrive?

Reading to Lower Shiplake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Twyford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lower Shiplake is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Reading to Lower Shiplake.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Lower Shiplake?

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Reading to Lower Shiplake - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Lower Shiplake by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 28 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westfield Road to Station Roadbus 28 / ...
16 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Twyfordtrain Didcot Parkway - Slough / ...
2. Take the train from Twyford to Shiplaketrain Twyford - Henley-on-Thames
34 min
£3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Lower Shiplaketaxi 6.3 mi
12 min
£30–40
Drive 6.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Lower Shiplakecar 6.3 mi
12 min
£2–3
Line 850 bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Huntley and Palmers to Willow Lanebus 850
2. Take the taxi from Willow Lane to Lower Shiplaketaxi
40 min
£32–39

Reading to Lower Shiplake by bus

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lower Shiplake, England?

Reading Buses operates a bus from Westfield Road to Station Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Shiplake via Twyford in around 34 min.

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