There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Seaton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 16m£43–90Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Seatoncar 117.9 mi
2h 34m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Sea Frontbus 885
4h 39m£51–93Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
7h 21m£55–77
Reading to Seaton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Seaton is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.
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 Reading RailAir and arriving at Sea Front via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Reading to Seaton, including transfers.
Reading to Seaton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir 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 16m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 7h 21m.
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 Reading RailAir to Sea Front via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 21m.
- 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
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Seaton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 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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