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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Reading RailAir via King Street, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Reading via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Kent to Reading?

The distance between Kent and Reading is 105 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Reading without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 3m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Kent to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Reading bus from?

Kent to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Reading train from?

Kent to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Reading?

The best way to get from Kent to Reading is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 3m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Kent to Reading bus arrive?

Kent to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kent to Reading train arrive?

Kent to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Reading is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kent to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Reading?

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 3m
£50–123
Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Readingcar 86.3 mi
1h 31m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 56m
£38–64
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2h 59m
£43–104
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 12m
£43–85

Kent to Reading by train

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Distance: 104.3 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Reading via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Reading RailAir via King Street, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 56m.

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