UpThePremLoyalRoyalFan What is the quickest way to get to the M1 from Reading? (trying to avoid the M25 at all costs)
Northampton way?
M40 A43. Roundabouts are a pain in the arse on A43 but quickest route by far.
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Go out the back roads of Emmer Green and out to Watlington and pick up J5 (I think) of the M40 to make it even quicker, save the faff of M4 (in either direction)