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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Esher is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Esher is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Esher?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Esher. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hunting Close via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Esher?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Esher. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Claygate via Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Esher?

The distance between Reading and Esher is 41 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Esher without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Reading to Esher, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Esher bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Esher train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Esher?

The best way to get from Reading to Esher is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 458 bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Reading to Esher bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Esher train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Esher?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Esher is 30 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Reading to Esher.

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

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Where can I stay near Esher?

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Reading to Esher - 5 ways to travel via train, line 458 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Guildford to Claygatetrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
1h 33m
£18–45
Drive 30.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Eshercar 30.2 mi
49 min
£8–11
Train, line 458 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Stainestrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Council Officesbus 458
2h 7m
£14–23
Bus, line 458 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Hunting Closebus 458
2h 16m
£29–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Eshertaxi 30.2 mi
49 min
£100–120

Reading to Esher by train

235Weekly Trains

1h 33mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.5 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Claygate via Guildford in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hunting Close via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station in around 2h 16m.

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