What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to The Meadows?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to The Meadows is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to The Meadows?

The fastest way to get from Reading to The Meadows is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and The Meadows?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to The Meadows. However, there are services departing from Friar Street and arriving at The Meadows via Bracknell Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and The Meadows?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Blackwater. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Reading to The Meadows?

The distance between Reading and The Meadows is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to The Meadows without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to The Meadows without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Reading to The Meadows?

The train from Reading to Blackwater takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Reading to The Meadows bus from?

Reading to The Meadows bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Friar Street station.

Where do I catch the Reading to The Meadows train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to The Meadows?

The best way to get from Reading to The Meadows is to train which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Reading to The Meadows bus arrive?

Reading to The Meadows bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Bracknell Bus Station.

Where does the Reading to The Meadows train arrive?

Reading to The Meadows train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Blackwater station.

Can I drive from Reading to The Meadows?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to The Meadows is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Reading to The Meadows.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to The Meadows?

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Where can I stay near The Meadows?

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to The Meadows by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Blackwatertrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
29 min
£5–11
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to The Meadowscar 16 mi
23 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to Bracknell Bus Stationbus 4a / ...
2. Take the bus from Bracknell Bus Station to The Meadowsbus 194
1h 58m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to The Meadowstaxi 16 mi
23 min
£45–60

Reading to The Meadows by train and foot

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and The Meadows, Bracknell Forest, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Blackwater hourly. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friar Street to The Meadows via Bracknell Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

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