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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Reading is to bus and line 76 bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Reading RailAir via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Reading?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Reading is 78 miles. The road distance is 70.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Shaftesbury to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Reading bus from?

Shaftesbury to Reading bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Reading train from?

Shaftesbury to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Reading?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Reading is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Reading bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Reading bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Reading train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Reading is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Shaftesbury to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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Shaftesbury to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2h 39m
£29–61
Bus, line 76 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus 8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 76
5h 9m
£13–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 9m
£43–57
Drive 70.2 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Readingcar 70.2 mi
1h 31m
£18–26

Shaftesbury to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Reading RailAir via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 9m.

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