What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Reading via Hayes And Harlington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading bus from?

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

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Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading

Q: Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Terminal 2 and arriving at Reading RailAir. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Q: How far is it from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

The distance between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Reading is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £22 - £45.

Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading is to train which takes 59 min and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 1h 3m.

There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or towncar

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to ReadingElizabeth / ...
59 min
£22–43
Drive 27.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading27.7 mi
32 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
1h 3m
£27–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading27.7 mi
32 min
£80–100
Towncar
1. Take a town car from London Heathrow Airport to Reading27.5 mi
32 min

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Reading by foot and train

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Distance: 28.7 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station, England and Reading, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 35 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, RailAir operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £27–35 and the journey takes 1h.

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