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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Southwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Southwater. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Tipsy Fox via Heathrow Terminal 5, North Terminal Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Southwater?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southwater. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Horsham via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Reading to Southwater?

The distance between Reading and Southwater is 68 miles. The road distance is 49.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Southwater without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Reading to Southwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Southwater bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Southwater train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Southwater?

The best way to get from Reading to Southwater is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Reading to Southwater bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Southwater train arrive?

Reading to Southwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Reading to Southwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Southwater is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Reading to Southwater.

Where can I stay near Southwater?

There are 893+ hotels available in Southwater.

Reading to Southwater - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 23 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Southwater by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2h 53m
£28–56
Drive 49.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Southwatercar 49.2 mi
1h 12m
£12–18
Bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Tipsy Foxbus 23 / ...
3h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Southwatertaxi 49.2 mi
1h 12m
£140–170
Train via Dorking
1. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Dorking to Horshamtrain London Victoria - Horsham
3h 6m
£24–47
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 63
3h 55m
£14–26

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Distance: 67.3 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Tipsy Fox via Heathrow Terminal 5, North Terminal Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 42m.

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