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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.

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 50m and costs £60 - £190.

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 Great Western Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 National Express, depart from Great Western Road 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 50m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Torquay to Reading bus arrive?

Torquay to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 1m to drive from Torquay to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 50m
£62–182
Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Torquay to Readingcar 155.2 mi
3h 1m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 16m
£52–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Pinhoe to Readingtrain Exeter St Davids - Reading
7h 9m
£67–150

Torquay to Reading by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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 £55–160 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 16m.

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