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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Par is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Par is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Par?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Par. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Polgrean Place via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Par?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Par. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Par?

The distance between Reading and Par is 224 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Par without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

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

The train from Reading to Par takes 5h 51m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Reading to Par bus from?

Reading to Par bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Par train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Par?

The best way to get from Reading to Par is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Par bus arrive?

Reading to Par bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Polgrean Place station.

Where does the Reading to Par train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Par?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Par is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Reading to Par.

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

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Where can I stay near Par?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Par.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to ParLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
5h 51m
£70–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Polgrean Place504
6h 56m
£32–47
Drive 205.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Par205.5 mi
3h 58m
£51–73
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ParExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 20m
£72–176

Reading to Par by train

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Par every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Polgrean Place twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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