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

The cheapest way to get from Heston to Reading is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Heston to Reading is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Heston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Heston to Reading. However, there are services departing from New Heston Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heston and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Heston station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hounslow West Station and arriving at Reading via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Heston to Reading?

The distance between Heston and Reading is 53 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heston to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Heston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heston to Reading bus from?

Heston to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from New Heston Road station.

Where do I catch the Heston to Reading train from?

Heston to Reading train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heston to Reading?

The best way to get from Heston to Reading is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 482 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Heston to Reading bus arrive?

Heston to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Heston to Reading train arrive?

Heston to Reading train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Heston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Heston to Reading is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Heston to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Reading.

Heston to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 482 bus, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Heston to Reading by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Paddingtontrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 10m
£36–71
Drive 30.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heston to Readingcar 30.3 mi
36 min
£8–11
Line 482 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from New Heston Road to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 482
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heston to Readingtaxi 30.3 mi
36 min
£140–170
Line 120 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St. Leonards Church to Southall Broadwaybus 120
2. Take the train from Southall to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 17m
£17–44

Heston to Reading by subway and train

934Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a subway from Hounslow West Station to Reading via Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, and London Paddington in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Heston Road to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 25m.

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