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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Reading is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Preston Park and arriving at Reading via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Brighton to Reading?

The distance between Brighton and Reading is 86 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Brighton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Reading bus from?

Brighton to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Reading train from?

Brighton to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Preston Park station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Reading?

The best way to get from Brighton to Reading is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Brighton to Reading bus arrive?

Brighton to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Reading train arrive?

Brighton to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Reading is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Brighton to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Park to Clapham Junctiontrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 24m
£40–89
Drive 68.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Readingcar 68.3 mi
1h 42m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 39m
£31–59
Train via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2h 26m
£35–72

Brighton to Reading by train

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Distance: 85.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston Park to Reading via Clapham Junction in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 39m.

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