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

The cheapest way to get from Sompting to Reading is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sompting to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Sompting and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Sompting to Reading. However, there are services departing from Grasmere Avenue and arriving at Reading RailAir via Marine Parade, South Terminal Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sompting and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Sompting to Reading. However, there are services departing from East Worthing and arriving at Reading via Hove and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Sompting to Reading?

The distance between Sompting and Reading is 84 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sompting to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Sompting to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sompting to Reading bus from?

Sompting to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Parade station.

Where do I catch the Sompting to Reading train from?

Sompting to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hove station.

Train or bus from Sompting to Reading?

The best way to get from Sompting to Reading is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Sompting to Reading bus arrive?

Sompting to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Sompting to Reading train arrive?

Sompting to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Sompting to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Sompting to Reading is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Sompting to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hove to Gatwick AirportLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
3h 4m
£40–76
Drive 61.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sompting to Reading61.7 mi
1h 33m
£16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church to Bus Station23 / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
3h 38m
£31–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Parade to South Terminal Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
4h 41m
£46–81

Sompting to Reading by train

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Distance: 84 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from East Worthing to Reading via Hove and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grasmere Avenue to Reading RailAir via South Street, Marine Parade, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 41m.

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