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How to get fromDorset to Readingby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 48m
    £58–92
  2. Drive 85 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Readingcar car 85 mi
    1h 56m
    £21–31
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to The Mallsbus bus 035
    4h 12m
    £22–53
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus m1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 51m
    £38–58

Dorset to Reading by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Reading via Moreton (Dorset) and Bournemouth in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Station to The Malls 4 times a week. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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