What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to South Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to South Downs is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to South Downs?

The fastest way to get from Reading to South Downs is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and South Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Greenway Lane via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and South Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Petersfield via Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Reading to South Downs?

The distance between Reading and South Downs is 53 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to South Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to South Downs without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Reading to South Downs?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Reading to South Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to South Downs bus from?

Reading to South Downs bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Reading to South Downs train from?

Reading to South Downs train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to South Downs?

The best way to get from Reading to South Downs is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 13 bus and line 638 bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Reading to South Downs bus arrive?

Reading to South Downs bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Reading to South Downs train arrive?

Reading to South Downs train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.

Can I drive from Reading to South Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to South Downs is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Reading to South Downs.

Where can I stay near South Downs?

There are 823+ hotels available in South Downs.

Reading to South Downs - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 13 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to South Downs by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Guildford to Petersfieldtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 7m
£24–46
Line 13 bus, line 638 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
2. Take the bus from High Street to Greenway Lanebus 638
3h 17m
£10–21
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to South Downscar 41.1 mi
1h 1m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to South Downstaxi 41.1 mi
1h 1m
£180–220

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Distance: 52.5 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Reading, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Greenway Lane via Guildford, Petersfield, and Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Greenway Lane via Basingstoke, Bus Station, and High Street in around 3h 17m.

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