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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Elstree is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Elstree is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Elstree?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Watling Court via Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station and Beechen Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Reading to Elstree?

The distance between Reading and Elstree is 54 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Elstree without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £26 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Reading to Elstree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Elstree bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Elstree?

The best way to get from Reading to Elstree is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £26 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Reading to Elstree bus arrive?

Reading to Elstree bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Elstree?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Elstree is 39 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Reading to Elstree.

Where can I stay near Elstree?

There are 16691+ hotels available in Elstree.

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

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

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 Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Elstree & BorehamwoodSutton / ...
1h 35m
£27–68
Drive 38.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Elstree38.4 mi
57 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Watford Junction stationRa3
2h 39m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Elstree38.4 mi
57 min
£110–140
Train, subway via Tottenham Court Road Station
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Edgware stationNorthern
1h 54m
£29–57
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to London WaterlooReading - London Waterloo
2. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Edgware stationNorthern
2h 21m
£22–55

Reading to Elstree by train and bus

660Weekly Services

1h 35mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Watling Court via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Elstree & Borehamwood, and Elstree & Borehamwood station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Watling Court via Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Beechen Grove in around 2h 39m.

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