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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Merstham is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Merstham is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Merstham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Albury Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick South Terminal and Redhill Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Merstham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Merstham via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Reading to Merstham?

The distance between Reading and Merstham is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Merstham without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Reading to Merstham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Merstham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Merstham train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Merstham?

The best way to get from Reading to Merstham is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Merstham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Merstham train arrive?

Reading to Merstham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redhill station.

Can I drive from Reading to Merstham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Merstham is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Reading to Merstham.

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

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Where can I stay near Merstham?

There are 1866+ hotels available in Merstham.

Reading to Merstham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Merstham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
1h 34m
£22–40
Drive 46.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Mersthamcar 46.8 mi
52 min
£12–17
Bus, line 100 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 Gatwick South Terminal to Redhill Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3h 5m
£37–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Mersthamtaxi 46.8 mi
52 min
£130–160
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Mersthamtrain London Victoria - Brighton / ...
2h
£24–52

Reading to Merstham by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Redhill hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Albury Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Redhill Bus Station in around 3h 5m.

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