What is the cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

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

What is the fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

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

Is there a direct bus between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Reading RailAir. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

The distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Reading is 26 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

The bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading train from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Train or bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

The best way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading is to bus which takes 43 min and costs £25 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading bus arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading train arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading?

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London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
43 min
£25–30
Drive 27.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading27.2 mi
30 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London PaddingtonHeathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 4m
£41–85
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading27.2 mi
30 min
£80–95

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Reading by bus

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England and Reading, England?

RailAir operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £25–30 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 4m.

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