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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Bideford to Reading?

The distance between Bideford and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bideford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Reading bus from?

Bideford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Reading?

The best way to get from Bideford to Reading is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £90 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Bideford to Reading bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Reading is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Bideford to Reading.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bideford to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
4h 28m
£55–292
Drive 164.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bideford to Readingcar 164.9 mi
3h 21m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 50m
£65–89

Bideford to Reading by bus, foot, and train

116Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Reading.

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Reading via High Wall, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 50m.

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