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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kennington is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Kennington is to train via London Paddington which takes 59 min and costs £20 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Kennington?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Kennington. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Kennington Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Kennington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Vauxhall. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Reading to Kennington?

The distance between Reading and Kennington is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Kennington without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 59 min and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Reading to Kennington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kennington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Kennington train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Kennington?

The best way to get from Reading to Kennington is to train via London Paddington which takes 59 min and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Reading to Kennington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Kennington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Kennington?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kennington is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Reading to Kennington.

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

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Where can I stay near Kennington?

There are 20765+ hotels available in Kennington.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
59 min
£21–49
Drive 42.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Kennington42.3 mi
1h
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London VictoriaUk043 / ...
2h 38m
£32–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Kennington42.3 mi
1h
£170–210
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
1h 11m
£36–44
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to VauxhallReading - London Waterloo
1h 20m
£16–50

Reading to Kennington by train and subway

1436Weekly Services

59 minAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 42 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Kennington Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, and Victoria Bus Station in around 2h 38m.

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