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How to get fromReading to Oswestryby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Oswestry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    4h 6m
    £67–111

  2. Drive  154.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Oswestrycar car 154.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £38–55

  3. Train, bus via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    5h 8m
    £72–132

Reading to Oswestry by train and bus

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Oswestry. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Oswestry in around 3h 4m.

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