What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Southbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Southbourne is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Southbourne?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Southbourne is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Southbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Southbourne. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Prinsted Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Georges Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Southbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southbourne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Southbourne via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Southbourne?

The distance between Reading and Southbourne is 75 miles. The road distance is 51.9 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Southbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Southbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Southbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Reading to Southbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Southbourne bus from?

Reading to Southbourne bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Southbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Southbourne?

The best way to get from Reading to Southbourne is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 700 bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Reading to Southbourne bus arrive?

Reading to Southbourne bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Southbourne train arrive?

Reading to Southbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Reading to Southbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Southbourne is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Reading to Southbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Southbourne?

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Where can I stay near Southbourne?

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Reading to Southbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 700 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Southbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Southbournetrain Southampton Central - Littlehampton / ...
2h 1m
£39–63
Drive 51.6 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Southbournecar 51.6 mi
1h 14m
£13–18
Bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Georges Squarebus 030
3. Take the bus from St Georges Square to Prinsted Lanebus 700
4h 17m
£40–64
Train, line 700 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Civic Offices to Prinsted Lanebus 700
3h 11m
£28–61

Reading to Southbourne by train

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Southbourne, West Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Southbourne via Southampton Central in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Prinsted Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Georges Square in around 4h 17m.

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