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

The cheapest way to get from Par to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Par to Reading is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £110 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Par and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Par to Reading. However, there are services departing from Polgrean Place and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Par and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Par and arriving at Reading. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Par to Reading?

The distance between Par and Reading is 224 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Par to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £110 - £220.

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

The train from Par to Reading takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Par to Reading bus from?

Par to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Polgrean Place station.

Where do I catch the Par to Reading train from?

Par to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Par to Reading?

The best way to get from Par to Reading is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Par to Reading bus arrive?

Par to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Par to Reading train arrive?

Par to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Par to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Par to Reading is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Par to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 40m
£110–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polgrean Place to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
6h 9m
£32–43
Drive 205.3 mi
1. Drive from Par to Readingcar 205.3 mi
4h
£51–73

Par to Reading by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Par to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–220 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Polgrean Place to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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