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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Polegate is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Polegate is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Polegate?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cophall Roundabout via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Polegate?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Polegate via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Reading to Polegate?

The distance between Reading and Polegate is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Polegate without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Reading to Polegate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Polegate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Polegate train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Polegate?

The best way to get from Reading to Polegate is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Reading to Polegate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Polegate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Polegate?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Polegate is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Reading to Polegate.

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

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Where can I stay near Polegate?

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Reading to Polegate - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Polegate 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 Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 36m
£40–78
Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Polegatecar 88.4 mi
1h 44m
£22–32
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 Cophall Roundaboutbus 500
4h 3m
£37–45

Reading to Polegate by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Polegate via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cophall Roundabout via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 4h 3m.

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