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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Reading is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Reading. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Lewes to Reading?

The distance between Lewes and Reading is 76 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Lewes to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Reading bus from?

Lewes to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Lewes to Reading?

The best way to get from Lewes to Reading is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £60 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Lewes to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lewes to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lewes to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Reading is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Lewes to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to Gatwick Airporttrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2h 22m
£35–53
Drive 72.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Readingcar 72.4 mi
1h 46m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 42m
£45–59

Lewes to Reading by train

223Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.1 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Reading RailAir via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 42m.

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