What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Row to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Row to Reading is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Row to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Forest Row to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Row and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Row to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Brambletye and arriving at Reading RailAir via Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Row and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Row to Reading. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead and arriving at Reading via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Forest Row to Reading?

The distance between Forest Row and Reading is 66 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Row to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Row to Reading without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs £24 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Forest Row to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Forest Row to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Row to Reading bus from?

Forest Row to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from The Brambletye station.

Where do I catch the Forest Row to Reading train from?

Forest Row to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.

Train or bus from Forest Row to Reading?

The best way to get from Forest Row to Reading is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Forest Row to Reading bus arrive?

Forest Row to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Forest Row to Reading train arrive?

Forest Row to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Forest Row to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Row to Reading is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Forest Row to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1518+ hotels available in Reading.

Forest Row to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 500 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Brambletye to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2h 38m
£24–43
Drive 63.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Row to Readingcar 63.5 mi
1h 16m
£16–23
Line 500 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Brambletye to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 1m
£32–40
Train
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Clapham Junctiontrain East Grinstead - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 56m
£27–50

Forest Row to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Forest Row, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from The Brambletye to Reading RailAir via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brambletye to Reading via East Grinstead Station, East Grinstead, and Clapham Junction in around 2h 56m.

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