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 - £14 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 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Barnes and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barnes Pond and arriving at Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

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 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 - £17.

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 bus from?

Barnes to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barnes Pond station.

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 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 533 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Barnes to Reading bus arrive?

Barnes to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Hammersmith Bus Station.

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 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Barnes to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 533 bus, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnes to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 8m
£15–17
Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnes to Readingcar 36.8 mi
47 min
£10–14
Line 533 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Barnes Pond to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus 533
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnes to Readingtaxi 36.8 mi
47 min
£140–180
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
£12–36

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 £15–17 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnes Pond to Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 1m.

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