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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shefford is to line 850 bus and line 1 bus and line 301 bus which costs £14 - £18 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Shefford is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Shefford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Shefford. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Northbridge Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton Station Interchange and Hermitage Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Reading to Shefford?

The distance between Reading and Shefford is 84 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Shefford without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Reading to Shefford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Shefford bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Shefford?

The best way to get from Reading to Shefford is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Shefford bus arrive?

Reading to Shefford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Shefford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Shefford is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Reading to Shefford.

Where can I stay near Shefford?

There are 823+ hotels available in Shefford.

Reading to Shefford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 850 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Shefford by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Stevenage
3. Take the bus from Stevenage station to Northbridge Street9A / ...
2h 49m
£29–71
Drive 59.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Shefford59.3 mi
1h 31m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange230 / ...
4h 22m
£59–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Without
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Stevenage
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northbridge Street9A / ...
3h 3m
£35–99
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to BiggleswadeHorsham - Peterborough / ...
3h 21m
£38–86
Line 850 bus, line 1 bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStn850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowes1 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Lister Hospital301
7h 25m
£15–18

Reading to Shefford by train and bus

209Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Northbridge Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton Station Interchange, and Hermitage Road in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Ivel Road via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Biggleswade, and Interchange in around 3h 21m.

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