There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Seaton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 36m£43–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading to Exeterbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
7h 29m£23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
4h 38m£63–109Drive 117.9 mi
- Drive from Reading to Seatoncar 117.9 mi
2h 34m£30–42
Reading to Seaton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Seaton is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Seaton is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Seaton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Sea Front via Reading and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Seaton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Axminster via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Reading and Seaton is 121 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Seaton without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Reading to Seaton, including transfers.
Reading to Seaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Seaton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Reading to Seaton is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Seaton, Devon, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Sea Front via Reading, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reading to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Seaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Reading to Seaton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Seaton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Reading to Seaton.
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