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

The cheapest way to get from Fareham to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fareham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Fareham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Fareham station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Fareham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Fareham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Fareham and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Fareham to Reading?

The distance between Fareham and Reading is 52 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fareham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Fareham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fareham to Reading bus from?

Fareham to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fareham to Reading train from?

Fareham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fareham station.

Train or bus from Fareham to Reading?

The best way to get from Fareham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Fareham to Reading bus arrive?

Fareham to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Fareham to Reading train arrive?

Fareham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Fareham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Fareham to Reading is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Fareham to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Fareham to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fareham to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 20m
£21–37
Drive 51 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fareham to Readingcar 51 mi
1h 9m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 51m
£42–63

Fareham to Reading by train

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Distance: 52 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Fareham to Reading via Basingstoke in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 51m.

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