There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Symonds Yat by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Lydneytrain
- Take the taxi from Lydney to Symonds Yattaxi
2h 42m£124–180Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Symonds Yatcar 94.4 mi
1h 57m£24–34Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
4h 10m£36–62
Reading to Symonds Yat by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Symonds Yat is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Symonds Yat is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £23 - £35.
The distance between Reading and Symonds Yat is 139 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Symonds Yat without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 42m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Reading to Symonds Yat, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Symonds Yat is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Reading to Symonds Yat.
There are 996+ hotels available in Symonds Yat.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Symonds Yat, England?
There is no direct connection from Reading to Symonds Yat. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Lydney, then take the taxi to Symonds Yat. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Hewlins Lane via Gloucester, Transport Hub, and Cantilupe Road in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £75–90
Abbey Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1594 528 181
- Website
- abbeytaxislydney.co.uk
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