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

The cheapest way to get from Finchley to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Finchley to Reading is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Finchley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Finchley station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Harrow Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Finchley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Finchley station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central station and arriving at Reading via Tottenham Court Road Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Finchley to Reading?

The distance between Finchley and Reading is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Finchley to Reading without a car is to subway and train via London Paddington which takes 1h 12m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Finchley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Reading bus from?

Finchley to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Finchley Central Station.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Reading train from?

Finchley to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Finchley Central station.

Where does the Finchley to Reading bus arrive?

Finchley to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Harrow Bus Station.

Where does the Finchley to Reading train arrive?

Finchley to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.

Can I drive from Finchley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Finchley to Reading is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Finchley to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Reading.

Finchley to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 12m
£33–52
Drive 43.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Finchley to Readingcar 43.1 mi
55 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Central Station to Harrow Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 59m
£30–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Finchley to Readingtaxi 43.1 mi
55 min
£500–650
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 38m
£24–49
Subway, train #2
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Waterloo Stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 8m
£19–32

Finchley to Reading by bus

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Finchley Central Station to Reading RailAir via Harrow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 59m.

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