There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to University of Reading by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick AirportBrighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
2h 49m£37–57Drive 67.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to University of Reading67.1 mi
1h 41m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 1m£39–59
Brighton to University of Reading by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to University of Reading is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to University of Reading is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to University of Reading. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Reading University via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Brighton and University of Reading is 78 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to University of Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Brighton to University of Reading, including transfers.
Brighton to University of Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
The best way to get from Brighton to University of Reading is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 1m.
Brighton to University of Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to University of Reading is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Brighton to University of Reading.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and University of Reading, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to University of Reading via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Blagrave Street, and Reading University in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to University of Reading via Heathrow Terminal 5, Blagrave Street, and Reading University in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
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