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How to get fromEsher to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Claygate to Guildfordtrain train London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
    2. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    1h 37m
    £17–36

  2. Drive 30.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esher to Readingcar car 30.6 mi
    50 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 458 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wolsey Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 54m
    £28–35

  4. Line 458 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wolsey Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus bus 458
    2. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading / ...
    2h 5m
    £13–28

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Esher to Readingtaxi taxi 30.6 mi
    50 min
    £100–120

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus bus K3
    2. Take the bus from Kingston Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 27m

Esher to Reading by train

Calendar242Weekly Trains
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Claygate to Reading via Guildford in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolsey Road to Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 54m.

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