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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Reading. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Reading?

The distance between Dunstable and Reading is 73 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Dunstable to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Reading bus from?

Dunstable to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Reading train from?

Dunstable to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Reading?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Reading is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Dunstable to Reading bus arrive?

Dunstable to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dunstable to Reading train arrive?

Dunstable to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Reading is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Dunstable to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leagrave to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 37m
£40–75
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunstable to Readingcar 43.8 mi
1h 6m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 14m
£45–73
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dunstable to Readingtaxi 43.8 mi
1h 6m
£120–150
Line 61 bus, line 300 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStnbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
3h 56m

Dunstable to Reading by train

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Distance: 72.8 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Leagrave to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 14m.

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