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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Oswestry is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Oswestry is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Oswestry?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Oswestry station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Reading to Oswestry?

The distance between Reading and Oswestry is 164 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Oswestry without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Reading to Oswestry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Oswestry bus from?

Reading to Oswestry bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Oswestry bus arrive?

Reading to Oswestry bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Oswestry?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Oswestry is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Reading to Oswestry.

Where can I stay near Oswestry?

There are 574+ hotels available in Oswestry.

Reading to Oswestry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
4h 24m
£56–102
Drive 154.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Oswestrycar 154.4 mi
3h 4m
£39–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h
£53–82
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
5h 19m
£66–116

Reading to Oswestry by train and bus

145Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h.

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