What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Porton Down is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Porton Down is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Salisbury via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Porton Down?

The distance between Reading and Porton Down is 57 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Porton Down without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £25 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reading to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Porton Down train from?

Reading to Porton Down train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Porton Down train arrive?

Reading to Porton Down train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Reading to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Porton Down is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Reading to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 533+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Reading to Porton Down - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2h 25m
£25–55
Drive 43.9 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Porton Downcar 43.9 mi
1h 4m
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
4h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Porton Downtaxi 43.9 mi
1h 4m
£150–190

Reading to Porton Down by train and bus

116Weekly Services

2h 25mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.9 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Firs Road Top via Basingstoke, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 2h 25m.

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