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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Reading is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Reading?

The distance between Eastbourne and Reading is 91 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Eastbourne to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Reading bus from?

Eastbourne to Reading bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Reading train from?

Eastbourne to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Reading?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Reading is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Reading bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Reading bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Old Steine station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Reading train arrive?

Eastbourne to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Reading is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Eastbourne to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Eastbourne to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Reading by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2h 44m
£35–64
Drive 92.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Readingcar 92.7 mi
1h 53m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Old Steinebus 12X / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 14m
£47–61

Eastbourne to Reading by train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Reading RailAir via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 14m.

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