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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Barbican is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Barbican is to train via London Paddington which takes 49 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Barbican?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Liverpool Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Reading to Barbican?

The distance between Reading and Barbican is 39 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Barbican without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 49 min and costs £35 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Reading to Barbican, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barbican train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Barbican train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Barbican?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Barbican is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Reading to Barbican.

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

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Where can I stay near Barbican?

There are 20585+ hotels available in Barbican.

Reading to Barbican - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Barbican by 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.

Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
49 min
£38–45
Drive 43 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Barbicancar 43 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Barbicantaxi 43 mi
1h 3m
£170–220
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
1h 8m
£13–25
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 47m
£19–34

Reading to Barbican by train

1391Weekly Trains

49 minAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Barbican.

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £30–40 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route twice daily.

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