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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Reading is to train via Basingstoke which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Reading via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Reading?

The distance between Barnstaple and Reading is 177 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Barnstaple to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Reading bus from?

Barnstaple to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Reading?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Reading is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Reading bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Reading train arrive?

Barnstaple to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Reading is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Barnstaple to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Reading?

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Barnstaple to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
3h 14m
£44–149
Train via Basingstoke
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BasingstokeExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 49m
£35–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
5h 58m
£61–100
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Reading156.4 mi
3h 10m
£39–56

Barnstaple to Reading by train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Reading via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 58m.

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