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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Reading is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Reading is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Reading. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Bridge Street via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Reading via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Torquay to Reading?

The distance between Torquay and Reading is 166 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Torquay to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Reading bus from?

Torquay to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Torquay to Reading?

The best way to get from Torquay to Reading is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Torquay to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Torquay to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Torquay to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Reading is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Torquay to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Torquay to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Newton Abbot to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 54m
£67–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUkn49 / ...
6h 50m
£19–36
Drive 155.2 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Reading155.2 mi
3h
£39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EXT - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
8h 5m
£115–453
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station2 / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to ReadingExeter St Davids - Reading
7h 3m
£66–150

Torquay to Reading by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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