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How to get fromReading to Porton Downby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain train London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Firs Road Topbus bus 88 / ...
    2h 49m
    £36–63

  2. Drive  43.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Porton Downcar car 43.9 mi
    1h 4m
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 5 bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Firs Closebus bus 68
    2h 59m
    £32–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Porton Downtaxi taxi 43.9 mi
    1h 4m
    £190–230

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  • Distance: 61.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Porton Down, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Porton Down. However, you can take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Salisbury, walk to Railway Station Stop SB, take the bus to Blue Boar Row, walk to Endless Street, take the bus to Firs Road Top, then take the taxi to Porton Down. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Porton Down via Winchester, Railway Station, Bus Station, and Firs Close in around 2h 59m.

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