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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kempston is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Kempston is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Kempston?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Kempston. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at St John's Homes via Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street and Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Kempston?

The distance between Reading and Kempston is 93 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Kempston without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Reading to Kempston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kempston bus from?

Reading to Kempston bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Train or bus from Reading to Kempston?

The best way to get from Reading to Kempston is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Reading to Kempston bus arrive?

Reading to Kempston bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Can I drive from Reading to Kempston?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kempston is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Reading to Kempston.

Where can I stay near Kempston?

There are 929+ hotels available in Kempston.

Reading to Kempston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Kempston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 12m
£52–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from Central station to St John's Homesbus C1 / ...
5h 33m
£11–15
Train, line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Clayton Road to Harrow & Wealdstone Stationbus 140
3. Take the train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Central station to St John's Homesbus C1 / ...
4h 36m
£30–75
Drive 61.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Kempstoncar 61.7 mi
1h 33m
£16–22

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Kempston.

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Distance: 92.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Kempston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Bedford in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to St John's Homes via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street, and Central station in around 5h 33m.

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