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 46 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 46 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 five times a day, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Barnes to Reading?

The distance between Barnes and Reading is 37 miles. The road distance is 37 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 9m and costs £16 - £23.

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

The train from Barnes to Reading takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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 9m and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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 46 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?

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Barnes to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Barnes to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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 ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading
1h 9m
£16–23
Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnes to Reading36.8 mi
46 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kew Bridge Station to Heathrow Terminal 5N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 8m
£29–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnes to Reading36.8 mi
46 min
£140–180
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Putney Bridge station to Paddington stationDistrict
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 11m
£28–57
Train via Staines
1. Take the train from Barnes Bridge to StainesClapham Junction - Woking / ...
2. Take the train from Staines to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 36m
£16–31

Barnes to Reading by train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.1 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Barnes to Reading 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 1h 9m. 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 8m.

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