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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lifton is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lifton is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Arundell Arms Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Reading to Lifton?

The distance between Reading and Lifton is 178 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lifton without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Reading to Lifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lifton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Lifton?

The best way to get from Reading to Lifton is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Reading to Lifton bus arrive?

Reading to Lifton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Lifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lifton is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Reading to Lifton.

Where can I stay near Lifton?

There are 331+ hotels available in Lifton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain Exeter Central - Okehampton / ...
4h 32m
£43–114
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
6h 46m
£36–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
8h 43m
£60–91
Drive 171.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Liftoncar 171.6 mi
3h 24m
£42–60

Reading to Lifton by train and bus

103Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Arundell Arms Hotel via Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Arundell Arms Hotel via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 8h 43m.

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