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

The cheapest way to get from Ealing to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ealing to Reading is to train which takes 44 min and costs £13 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ealing and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ealing station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Boston Manor Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ealing and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ealing Broadway and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Ealing to Reading?

The distance between Ealing and Reading is 30 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ealing to Reading without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £13 - £45.

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

The train from Ealing Broadway to Reading takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ealing to Reading bus from?

Ealing to Reading bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from Boston Manor Station.

Where do I catch the Ealing to Reading train from?

Ealing to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ealing Broadway station.

Train or bus from Ealing to Reading?

The best way to get from Ealing to Reading is to train which takes 44 min and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Ealing to Reading bus arrive?

Ealing to Reading bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Ealing to Reading train arrive?

Ealing to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Ealing to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ealing to Reading is 34 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Ealing to Reading.

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

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Ealing to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ealing to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
44 min
£13–45
Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ealing to Readingcar 33.9 mi
47 min
£9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston Manor Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Pl-1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ealing to Readingtaxi 33.9 mi
47 min
£430–550

Ealing to Reading by train

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Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Ealing Broadway to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 44 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston Manor Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 47m.

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