There are 4 ways to get from Reading to South Molton 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, bus
best- Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Way to Bus Stationbus X22
4h 27m£50–91Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to South Moltoncar 146.4 mi
3h£37–53Train
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 35m£78–140Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to King Streetbus 502
6h 15m£55–83
Reading to South Molton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to South Molton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Reading to South Molton is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to South Molton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at King Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to South Molton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Reading and South Molton is 151 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to South Molton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Reading to South Molton, including transfers.
Reading to South Molton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to South Molton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to South Molton is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and South Molton, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Broad Street via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to King Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- 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)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Castle Way to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to South Molton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to South Molton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to South Molton is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Reading to South Molton.
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