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

The cheapest way to get from Downley to Reading is to drive which costs £4 - £8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Downley to Reading is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £4 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Downley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Downley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Littleworth Road and arriving at Forbury Road via High Wycombe BusStn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Downley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Downley to Reading. However, there are services departing from High Wycombe and arriving at Reading via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Downley to Reading?

The distance between Downley and Reading is 34 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downley to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 41m and costs £12 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Downley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downley to Reading bus from?

Downley to Reading bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, depart from High Wycombe BusStn station.

Where do I catch the Downley to Reading train from?

Downley to Reading train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from High Wycombe station.

Train or bus from Downley to Reading?

The best way to get from Downley to Reading is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 850 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Downley to Reading bus arrive?

Downley to Reading bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, arrive at Forbury Road station.

Where does the Downley to Reading train arrive?

Downley to Reading train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Downley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Downley to Reading is 20 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Downley to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Reading.

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There are 5 ways to get from Downley to Reading by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Wellington Street Stop Bbus X74
2. Take the train from Slough to Readingtrain Slough - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 41m
£12–35
Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downley to Readingcar 19.8 mi
31 min
£5–8
Train
1. Take the train from High Wycombe to Oxfordtrain London Marylebone - Oxford / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
1h 56m
£32–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downley to Readingtaxi 19.8 mi
31 min
£90–110
Line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
1h 58m
£7–8

Downley to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 33.8 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Mill End Road to Reading via High Wycombe BusStn, Railway Station, High Wycombe, and Oxford in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, Carousel Buses operates a bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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