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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Beer is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Beer is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Beer?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Beer. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at New Road via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Beer?

The distance between Reading and Beer is 121 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Beer without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Reading to Beer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Beer bus from?

Reading to Beer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Train or bus from Reading to Beer?

The best way to get from Reading to Beer is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Beer bus arrive?

Reading to Beer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Beer?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Beer is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Reading to Beer.

Where can I stay near Beer?

There are 1412+ hotels available in Beer.

Reading to Beer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 885 bus, and car

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

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 Basingstoke to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 22m
£46–111
Drive 119 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Beer119 mi
2h 36m
£29–42
Train, bus, line 885 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Taunton
2. Take the bus from The Parade to Rail Station30
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Beer Cross885
4h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bampfylde StreetUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sidwell Street to New Road52
7h 5m

Reading to Beer by train and bus

77Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to New Road via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 7h 5m.

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