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How to get fromReading to Rydeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Ryde by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    3h 21m
    £47–79

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 32m
    £47–60

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 38m
    £60–76

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  • Distance: 68 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Ryde. However, you can take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, then take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Ryde Hoverport via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, and Southsea Hoverport in around 4h 32m.

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