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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Reading is to bus which costs £10 - £29 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Reading is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Bath to Reading?

The distance between Bath and Reading is 71 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Reading without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £65.

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

The train from Bath Spa to Reading takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bath to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Reading?

The best way to get from Bath to Reading is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £29 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Bath to Reading bus arrive?

Bath to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Bath to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Reading is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Bath to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Reading.

Bath to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to ReadingBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
58 min
£23–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride403
2h 13m
£10–29
Drive 72.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Reading72.4 mi
1h 26m
£19–27

Bath to Reading by train

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Distance: 70.6 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride 5 times a day. Tickets cost £8–27 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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