What is the cheapest way to get from South West to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from South West to Reading is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from South West to Reading?

The fastest way to get from South West to Reading is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between South West and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from South West to Reading. However, there are services departing from Phone Box and arriving at Bridge Street via Exeter and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between South West and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from South West to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crediton and arriving at Reading via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from South West to Reading?

The distance between South West and Reading is 147 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.

How do I travel from South West to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from South West to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from South West to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from South West to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West to Reading bus from?

South West to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the South West to Reading train from?

South West to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from South West to Reading?

The best way to get from South West to Reading is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h.

Where does the South West to Reading bus arrive?

South West to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.

Where does the South West to Reading train arrive?

South West to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from South West to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between South West to Reading is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from South West to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Reading.

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There are 5 ways to get from South West to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 26m
£68–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
6h
£19–28
Drive 138.6 mi
1. Drive from South West to Readingcar 138.6 mi
2h 54m
£35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 55m
£236–397
Line 678 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phone Box to Clifton Placebus 678
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 54m

South West to Reading by bus

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between South West, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 42m. South Western Railway also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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