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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kew is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Kew is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Kew?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Kew. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Watermans Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Kew?

The distance between Reading and Kew is 35 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Kew without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Reading to Kew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kew bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Kew?

The best way to get from Reading to Kew is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £33 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Reading to Kew bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kew is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Reading to Kew.

Where can I stay near Kew?

There are 20271+ hotels available in Kew.

Reading to Kew - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 65 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Kew 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
1h 14m
£15–29
Drive 34.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Kewcar 34.8 mi
40 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Watermans Centrebus N9
1h 51m
£28–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Kewtaxi 34.8 mi
40 min
£110–140
Train, line 65 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Kew Gardens Roadbus 65 / ...
1h 15m
£18–33

Reading to Kew by train and bus

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.9 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Richmond (London) hourly. Tickets cost £12–27 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Watermans Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 51m.

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