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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Olney is to bus via Oxford which costs £6 - £11 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Olney is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Olney?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Olney. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Bull via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Olney?

The distance between Reading and Olney is 101 miles. The road distance is 62.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Olney without a car is to train and line 21 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Reading to Olney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Olney bus from?

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

Where does the Reading to Olney bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Olney?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Olney is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Reading to Olney.

Where can I stay near Olney?

There are 471+ hotels available in Olney.

Reading to Olney - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to The Bullbus 21
2h 52m
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
5h
£7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Uk900 / ...
4h 24m
Drive 61.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Olneycar 61.8 mi
1h 26m
£16–22
Line 850 bus, line 130 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 130 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Pointbus 100
4h 58m

Reading to Olney by bus and foot

110Weekly Services

5hAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Bull via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 24m.

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