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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Mere is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Mere is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Mere?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Mere. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Mere?

The distance between Reading and Mere is 74 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Mere without a car is to train and line 25 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Reading to Mere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Mere train from?

Reading to Mere train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Where does the Reading to Mere train arrive?

Reading to Mere train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from Reading to Mere?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Mere is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Reading to Mere.

Where can I stay near Mere?

There are 655+ hotels available in Mere.

Reading to Mere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, bus, and line 80 bus

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

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Train, line 25 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Pharmacybus 25
3h 9m
Drive 68.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Merecar 68.8 mi
1h 27m
£17–25
Train, bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury's Superstorebus D2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Superstore to Pharmacybus 80
3h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 14m
£29–69

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Distance: 73.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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