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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Saltash is to bus which costs £20 - £95 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Saltash is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Saltash?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Callington Road Football Stadium via Reading and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Saltash?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Saltash via Basingstoke and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Saltash?

The distance between Reading and Saltash is 196 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Saltash without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Reading to Saltash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Saltash bus from?

Reading to Saltash bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Saltash train from?

Reading to Saltash train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Saltash?

The best way to get from Reading to Saltash is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £95 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Reading to Saltash bus arrive?

Reading to Saltash bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Reading to Saltash train arrive?

Reading to Saltash train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Reading to Saltash?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Saltash is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Reading to Saltash.

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

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Where can I stay near Saltash?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 33m
£87–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
6h 41m
£21–95
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Saltashcar 180.4 mi
3h 23m
£45–65
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Saltashtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 57m
£81–184

Reading to Saltash by train, foot, and bus

135Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Plymouth Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 4h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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