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How to get fromCalifornia to Readingby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Reading by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SFO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    13h 56m
    £254–944

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LAX - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    14h 48m
    £224–745

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LAX - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    13h 53m
    £264–795

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    13h 50m
    £348–1,389

  5. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane FAT - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    16h 8m
    £387–1,486

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SFO - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    17h 3m
    £342–2,566

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LGB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    16h 15m
    £277–986

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SFO - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    18h 52m
    £312–849

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from California to Reading. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading.

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