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

The cheapest way to get from Pool to Reading is to bus via Bus Station which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pool to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Pool and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Pool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cornwall College and arriving at Bridge Street via Bus Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Pool to Reading?

The distance between Pool and Reading is 254 miles. The road distance is 229.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pool to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Pool to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pool to Reading bus from?

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

Train or bus from Pool to Reading?

The best way to get from Pool to Reading is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Pool to Reading bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pool to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Pool to Reading is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Pool to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 931+ hotels available in Reading.

Pool to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 406 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Pool to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Redruth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 30m
£112–212
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 3m
£29–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
8h 59m
£49–124
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Pool to Readingcar 228.1 mi
4h 18m
£57–82
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 20m
£83–395
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 58m
£138–491
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 34m
£112–445
Line 406 bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cornwall College to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 16m
£64–402

Pool to Reading by bus and train

82Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Pool, Cornwall, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redruth to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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