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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Balcombe is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Balcombe is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Balcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Balcombe via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Reading to Balcombe?

The distance between Reading and Balcombe is 59 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Balcombe without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Reading to Balcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Balcombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Balcombe?

The best way to get from Reading to Balcombe is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Reading to Balcombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Balcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Balcombe is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Reading to Balcombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Balcombe?

There are 710+ hotels available in Balcombe.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
1h 59m
£29–42
Drive 62 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Balcombecar 62 mi
1h 6m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 14m
£37–65

Reading to Balcombe by train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Balcombe via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick Airport in around 2h 14m.

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