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

The cheapest way to get from Barnes to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnes to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Barnes to Reading is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Barnes and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barnes and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Barnes to Reading?

The distance between Barnes and Reading is 36 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barnes to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Barnes to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £16.

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

The train from Barnes to Reading takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Barnes to Reading train from?

Barnes to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Barnes station.

Train or bus from Barnes to Reading?

The best way to get from Barnes to Reading is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 2h.

Where does the Barnes to Reading train arrive?

Barnes to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Barnes to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnes to Reading is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Barnes to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Reading.

Barnes to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Barnes to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnes to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 8m
£15–16
Drive 37.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnes to Readingcar 37.2 mi
47 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kew Bridge Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h
£31–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnes to Readingtaxi 37.2 mi
47 min
£150–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale Road / Lyric Road to Richmond Stationbus 419
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 44m
£17–38

Barnes to Reading by train

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Barnes, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Barnes to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £15–16 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnes Bridge to Reading RailAir via Kew Bridge, Kew Bridge Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h.

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