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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 Reading to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Firs Road Topbus bus 88 / ...
    2h 47m
    £26–55

  2. Line 76 bus, line 87 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Firs Closebus bus 87
    3h 21m
    £10–22

  3. Drive 43.9 mi

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

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Porton Downtaxi taxi 43.9 mi
    1h 4m
    £150–190

Reading to Porton Down by train and bus

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Firs Close via Basingstoke, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 21m.

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