What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to University of Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to University of Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to University of Reading?

The fastest way to get from Purley to University of Reading is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and University of Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to University of Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Reading University via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Purley to University of Reading?

The distance between Purley and University of Reading is 57 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to University of Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to University of Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 51m and costs £45 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Purley to University of Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Purley to University of Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to University of Reading bus from?

Purley to University of Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Train or bus from Purley to University of Reading?

The best way to get from Purley to University of Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 51m and costs £45 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Purley to University of Reading bus arrive?

Purley to University of Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Purley to University of Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to University of Reading is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Purley to University of Reading.

Where can I stay near University of Reading?

There are 1507+ hotels available in University of Reading.

Purley to University of Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to University of Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Purley to FarringdonThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 51m
£46–60
Drive 44.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to University of Reading44.1 mi
1h 9m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 42m
£34–44
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to University of Reading44.1 mi
1h 9m
£120–160
Train
1. Take the train from Redhill to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2h 7m
£24–43
Train #2
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 21m
£23–39

Purley to University of Reading by train, bus, and foot

240Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Purley, England and University of Reading, England?

You can take a train from Purley to University of Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Reading, Blagrave Street, and Reading University in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to University of Reading via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Blagrave Street, and Reading University in around 3h 42m.

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