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

The cheapest way to get from Saltash to Reading is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltash to Reading is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Saltash and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltash to Reading. However, there are services departing from Callington Road and arriving at Bridge Street via Plymouth Coach Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Saltash and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saltash and arriving at Reading. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Saltash to Reading?

The distance between Saltash and Reading is 194 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltash to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £100 - £190.

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

The train from Saltash to Reading takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Saltash to Reading bus from?

Saltash to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Saltash to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Saltash to Reading?

The best way to get from Saltash to Reading is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Saltash to Reading bus arrive?

Saltash to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Saltash to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saltash to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltash to Reading is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Saltash to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Saltash to Reading 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 Saltash to ReadingTruro - London Paddington / ...
2h 51m
£100–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk049 / ...
6h 24m
£20–45
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Saltash to Reading180.4 mi
3h 20m
£45–65
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Plymouth to ReadingPenzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 42m
£42–113

Saltash to Reading by train

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Distance: 192.5 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Saltash to Reading 5 times a day. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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