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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ditchling is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ditchling is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ditchling?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ditchling. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Ockley Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Perrymount Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ditchling?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ditchling. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wivelsfield via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to Ditchling?

The distance between Reading and Ditchling is 70 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ditchling without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Reading to Ditchling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ditchling bus from?

Reading to Ditchling bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ditchling train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Ditchling?

The best way to get from Reading to Ditchling is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Reading to Ditchling bus arrive?

Reading to Ditchling bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Ditchling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Ditchling?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ditchling is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Reading to Ditchling.

Where can I stay near Ditchling?

There are 492+ hotels available in Ditchling.

Reading to Ditchling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 33 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 12m
£33–63
Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Ditchlingcar 64.8 mi
1h 35m
£16–23
Bus, line 33 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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to Ockley Lanebus 33 / ...
3h 42m
£42–59
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heathtrain
3. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to Ockley Lanebus 33 / ...
3h 38m
£37–81

Reading to Ditchling by train and bus

62Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69.6 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ockley Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, and Perrymount Road in around 3h 42m.

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