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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Southsea is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Southsea is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Southsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Southsea. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Queens Hotel via Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Georges Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Southsea?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southsea. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Fratton via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Southsea?

The distance between Reading and Southsea is 62 miles. The road distance is 56.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Southsea without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Reading to Southsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Southsea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Southsea train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Southsea?

The best way to get from Reading to Southsea is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Reading to Southsea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Southsea train arrive?

Reading to Southsea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Reading to Southsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Southsea is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Reading to Southsea.

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

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Where can I stay near Southsea?

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Reading to Southsea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Frattontrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 5m
£25–59
Drive 56.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Southseacar 56.2 mi
1h 19m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X5 / ...
2h 53m
£30–41
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
3h 23m
£40–63

Reading to Southsea by train

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Distance: 61.5 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Southsea, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Fratton via Basingstoke in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Queens Hotel via Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Georges Square in around 3h 23m.

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