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 £9 - £14 and takes 5h 22m.

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 station to Olney. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at The Bull via Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street and Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

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 3h 20m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where does the Reading to Olney bus arrive?

Reading to Olney bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate 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 767+ hotels available in Olney.

Reading to Olney - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and line 140 bus

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
3h 20m
£37–106
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 22m
£10–14
Train, line 140 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Clayton Road to Harrow & Wealdstone Stationbus 140
3. Take the train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Central station to The Bullbus 21
4h 28m
£29–75
Drive 61.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Olneycar 61.8 mi
1h 26m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Milton Keynesbus Uk998 / ...
5h 35m
£35–46

Reading to Olney by train, subway, foot, and bus

55Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to The Bull via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street, and Central station in around 5h 22m.

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