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 - £16 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 - £16.

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 41 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 bus and train which takes 1h 4m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Finchley to Reading, including transfers.

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 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 1430+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Paddington Stationbus A6 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 4m
£30–44
Drive 43.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Finchley to Readingcar 43.1 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Finchley to Readingtaxi 43.1 mi
55 min
£500–650
Subway, train via London Paddington
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
£35–52
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
£36–39
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
£20–32

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Finchley to Reading.

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Distance: 41.2 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Finchley to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Paddington Station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Finchley to Reading in around 55 min.

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