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How to get fromReading to Rydeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Ryde by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2h 53m
    £50–85

  2. Train, ferry via Southampton Central

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry ferry East Cowes Ferry
    3h 33m
    £44–62

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 5m
    £62–87

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  • Distance: 68 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Ryde. However, you can take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, then take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Union Street via Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, East Cowes Ferry Terminal, and Well Road in around 3h 33m.

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