There are 6 ways to get from Acton Main Line to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Acton Main Line to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
48 min£28–46Drive 36.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Acton Main Line to Readingcar 36.3 mi
43 min£9–13Line 440 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Acton Main Line Station to Gunnersbury Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Gunnersbury Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 22m£29–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acton Main Line to Readingtaxi 36.3 mi
43 min£460–550Train
- Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 1m£17–41Train via Richmond (London)
- Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 54m£22–31
Acton Main Line to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acton Main Line to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Acton Main Line to Reading is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Acton Main Line station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Acton Main Line Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Gunnersbury Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Acton Main Line to Reading. However, there are services departing from Acton Main Line and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Acton Main Line and Reading is 40 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.
The best way to get from Acton Main Line to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 48 min and costs £28 - £50.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Acton Main Line to Reading, including transfers.
Acton Main Line to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Acton Main Line Station.
Acton Main Line to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Acton Main Line station.
The best way to get from Acton Main Line to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 48 min and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 440 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Acton Main Line, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Acton Main Line to Reading via London Paddington in around 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acton Main Line Station to Reading RailAir via Gunnersbury Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Acton Main Line to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £20–28
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Richmond (London) to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Acton Main Line Station to Gunnersbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Gunnersbury Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £460–550
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Acton Main Line to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Gunnersbury Station.
Acton Main Line to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acton Main Line to Reading is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Acton Main Line to Reading.
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