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

The cheapest way to get from Shere to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shere to Reading is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Shere and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Shere to Reading. However, there are services departing from Village Hall and arriving at Reading RailAir via Guildford station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Shere and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gomshall and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Shere to Reading?

The distance between Shere and Reading is 34 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shere to Reading without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £19 - £40.

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

The train from Gomshall to Reading takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Shere to Reading bus from?

Shere to Reading bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Shere to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Shere to Reading?

The best way to get from Shere to Reading is to train which takes 55 min and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Shere to Reading bus arrive?

Shere to Reading bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Shere to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shere to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Shere to Reading is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Shere to Reading.

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

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Shere to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gomshall to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
55 min
£19–40
Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shere to Reading32.4 mi
47 min
£9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shere to Reading32.4 mi
47 min
£90–120
Bus, train via Guildford
1. Take the bus from Village Hall to Friary Bus Station32
2. Take the train from Guildford to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 32m
£11–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Village Hall to Shalford station32
2. Take the train from Shalford (Surrey) to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 37m
£15–25

Shere to Reading by train

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gomshall to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Village Hall to Reading RailAir via Friary Bus Station, Guildford station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 15m.

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