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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Barnes is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Barnes is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Barnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Barnes. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Nassau Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Barnes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Barnes. Services depart hourly, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Reading to Barnes?

The distance between Reading and Barnes is 36 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Barnes without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £30.

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

The train from Reading to Barnes takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barnes bus from?

Reading to Barnes bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barnes train from?

Reading to Barnes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Barnes?

The best way to get from Reading to Barnes is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 490 bus, which costs and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Reading to Barnes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Barnes train arrive?

Reading to Barnes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnes station.

Can I drive from Reading to Barnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Barnes is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Reading to Barnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnes?

There are 20380+ hotels available in Barnes.

Reading to Barnes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 490 bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Barnes by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Barnestrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 8m
£12–30
Drive 37.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Barnescar 37.1 mi
48 min
£9–13
Bus, line 490 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Richmond Stationbus 490
2h 17m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Barnestaxi 37.1 mi
48 min
£150–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Richmond Station to Nassau Roadbus 419
1h 26m
£15–43

Reading to Barnes by train

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Barnes hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Nassau Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Richmond Station in around 2h 17m.

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