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

The cheapest way to get from Charlbury to Reading is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlbury to Reading is to train which takes 44 min and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Charlbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Bell Hotel and arriving at Forbury Road via St Aldates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Charlbury and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlbury and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Charlbury to Reading?

The distance between Charlbury and Reading is 41 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlbury to Reading without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £19 - £29.

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

The train from Charlbury to Reading takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Charlbury to Reading bus from?

Charlbury to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from The Bell Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Charlbury to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Charlbury to Reading?

The best way to get from Charlbury to Reading is to train which takes 44 min and costs £19 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Charlbury to Reading bus arrive?

Charlbury to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Charlbury to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charlbury to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlbury to Reading is 43 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Charlbury to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1439+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charlbury to Readingtrain Worcester Foregate Street - London Paddington / ...
44 min
£19–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Bell Hotel to George Streetbus S3
2. Take the bus from St Aldates to Forbury Roadbus X40
2h 51m
£8–12
Drive 42.3 mi
1. Drive from Charlbury to Readingcar 42.3 mi
59 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlbury to Readingtaxi 42.3 mi
59 min
£120–150

Charlbury to Reading by train

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Distance: 40.6 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Charlbury to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bell Hotel to Forbury Road via George Street and St Aldates in around 2h 51m.

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