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

The cheapest way to get from London to Reading is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Reading is to train which takes 36 min and costs £21 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between London and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Reading. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between London and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from London to Reading?

The distance between London and Reading is 36 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Reading without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £21 - £40.

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

The train from London Paddington to Reading takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Reading bus from?

London to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Reading train from?

London to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Reading?

The best way to get from London to Reading is to train which takes 36 min and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the London to Reading bus arrive?

London to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the London to Reading train arrive?

London to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from London to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Reading is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from London to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

Can I share a ride from London to Reading?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Reading. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from London to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, 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 London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
36 min
£21–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Reading41.3 mi
1h 10m
£5
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
1h 58m
£31–50
Drive 41.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Reading41.4 mi
55 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Reading41.4 mi
55 min
£170–210

London to Reading by train

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 36 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 58m.

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