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How to get fromReading to Mertonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Bicester Villagetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bicester Village Station to The Plough Innbus bus H5
    1h 36m
    £19–36

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Redbridge Park and Ridebus bus X40
    2. Take the bus from Redbridge Park and Ride to West Wingbus bus X3 / ...
    2h 57m
    £6–10

  3. Train, line 14 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to West Wingbus bus 14
    3. Take the bus from West Wing to The Plough Innbus bus H5
    1h 59m
    £16–30

  4. Drive 37.2 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Mertoncar car 37.2 mi
    59 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Mertontaxi taxi 37.2 mi
    59 min
    £100–130

Reading to Merton by train and bus

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Merton, Oxfordshire, England?

You can take a bus from Station Road to The Plough Inn via Redbridge Park and Ride and West Wing in around 2h 57m.

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