There are 5 ways to get from Hanwell to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Hanwell to London PaddingtonElizabeth / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
55 min£31–47Drive 33.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hanwell to Reading33.2 mi
44 min£9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Hanwell Broadway to Heathrow Terminal 5A40 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
1h 28m£39–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hanwell to Reading33.2 mi
44 min£420–500Train
- Take the train from Ealing Broadway to ReadingElizabeth / ...
1h 7m£17–37
Hanwell to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanwell to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Hanwell to Reading is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanwell to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hanwell Broadway and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Hanwell to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hanwell and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Hanwell and Reading is 43 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hanwell to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Hanwell to Reading, including transfers.
Hanwell to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hanwell Broadway station.
Hanwell to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Hanwell station.
The best way to get from Hanwell to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Hanwell, Greater London, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Hanwell to Reading via London Paddington in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanwell Broadway to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 28m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Hanwell to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £18–22
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £24–35
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hanwell Broadway to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £420–500
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
Hounslow Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3 7406490
- Website
- hounslowairporttransfers.co.uk
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Fleet Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8427 2717
- Website
- fleetlinecarsharrow.com
Twickenham Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 4628
- Website
- twickenhamairporttransfers.co.uk
TW Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3000 7515
- Website
- carstw.co.uk
Feltham Taxi Minicab
- Phone
- +44 20 3000 7606
- Website
- felthamtaximinicab.co.uk
Feltham Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8893 2222
- Website
- felthamstationcars.co.uk
Abbey Cars Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8890 3333
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Hounslow Minicab
- Phone
- +44 208 577 1111
- Website
- hounslowminicab.co.uk
Heathrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3475 8961
- Website
- taxi-from-heathrow-airport.co.uk
Airport Taxis & Transfers
- Phone
- +44 7808 789 089
Putney Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 5257
- Website
- putneycabsairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Hanwell to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Hanwell to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanwell to Reading is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Hanwell to Reading.
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