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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dunstable is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Quadrant via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Leagrave via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Reading to Dunstable?

The distance between Reading and Dunstable is 73 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dunstable without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 28m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Reading to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dunstable bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Dunstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Reading to Dunstable is to train via London which takes 1h 28m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Reading to Dunstable bus arrive?

Reading to Dunstable bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Dunstable train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dunstable is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Reading to Dunstable.

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

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Reading to Dunstable - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Dunstable by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 28m
£35–92
Drive 43.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Dunstablecar 43.5 mi
1h 5m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to The Quadrantbus X4 / ...
3h 1m
£36–52
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Dunstabletaxi 43.5 mi
1h 5m
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 8m
£46–95
Bus via Oxford
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus X20 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Quadrantbus X4
4h 47m

Reading to Dunstable by train

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Distance: 72.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Quadrant via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Airport Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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