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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to The Needles is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to The Needles is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and The Needles?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to The Needles station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and The Needles?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to The Needles. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Horsham via Dorking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to The Needles?

The distance between Reading and The Needles is 53 miles. The road distance is 47.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to The Needles without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Reading to The Needles, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to The Needles?

The best way to get from Reading to The Needles is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 200 bus, which costs £35 - £45 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Reading to The Needles bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to The Needles train arrive?

Reading to The Needles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dorking Deepdene station.

Can I drive from Reading to The Needles?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to The Needles is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Reading to The Needles.

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

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Where can I stay near The Needles?

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Reading to The Needles - 6 ways to travel via train, line 63 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Dorking to Horshamtrain London Victoria - Horsham
2h 12m
£23–46
Drive 47.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to The Needlescar 47.5 mi
1h 10m
£12–17
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 8m
£14–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to The Needlestaxi 47.5 mi
1h 10m
£200–250
Train, line 200 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Bus Stationbus 200
2h 51m
£26–46
Bus, line 200 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 North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200
3h 10m
£36–44

Reading to The Needles by train

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Reading, England and The Needles, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Horsham via Dorking Deepdene and Dorking in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Terminal Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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