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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, Catamaran

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    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3h 39m
    £36–77

  2. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 8m
    £37–58

  3. Bus, Catamaran

    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 Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 35m
    £48–71

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  • Distance: 67.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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 Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Ryde Esplanade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Ryde Esplanade via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 8m.

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