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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Reading is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Poole to Reading?

The distance between Poole and Reading is 82 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Poole to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Reading bus from?

Poole to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Reading?

The best way to get from Poole to Reading is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Poole to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Reading is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Poole to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to BasingstokeWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 57m
£20–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Malls035 / ...
2h 21m
£24–36
Drive 77.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Reading77.5 mi
1h 34m
£20–28
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 1m
£35–67

Poole to Reading by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Malls every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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