What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Reading RailAir. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Reading via Hayes And Harlington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

The distance between Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading is 26 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading without a car is to bus which takes 43 min and costs £25 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

The bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir takes 43 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading bus from?

Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train from?

Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading is to bus which takes 43 min and costs £25 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Heathrow Terminals 5. It is currently 12:24 AM in Heathrow Terminals 5 and 11:24 PM in Reading.

Where does the Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train arrive?

Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Hayes And Harlington Station.

Can I drive from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading is 27 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading?

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Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
43 min
£25–30
Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Readingcar 27.3 mi
30 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 2m
£15–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Readingtaxi 27.3 mi
30 min
£90–110

Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading by bus

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Distance: 25.8 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 5, England and Reading, England?

RailAir operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £25–30 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading via Hayes And Harlington Station in around 1h 2m.

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