What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet?

The fastest way to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and London Designer Outlet?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to London Designer Outlet. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Wembley Stadium via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Harrow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and London Designer Outlet?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to London Designer Outlet. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wembley Stadium via Paddington station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Reading to London Designer Outlet?

The distance between Reading and London Designer Outlet is 43 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to London Designer Outlet without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £19 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to London Designer Outlet bus from?

Reading to London Designer Outlet bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to London Designer Outlet train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to London Designer Outlet?

The best way to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Reading to London Designer Outlet bus arrive?

Reading to London Designer Outlet bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to London Designer Outlet train arrive?

Reading to London Designer Outlet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to London Designer Outlet?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to London Designer Outlet is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Reading to London Designer Outlet.

Where can I stay near London Designer Outlet?

There are 19761+ hotels available in London Designer Outlet.

Reading to London Designer Outlet - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to London Designer Outlet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 20m
£20–49
Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to London Designer Outlet36.6 mi
47 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus StationSl9
2h 33m
£32–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to London Designer Outlet36.6 mi
47 min
£460–550
Train, line 483 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing BroadwayElizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Manor Drive / Wembley Hill483 / ...
1h 33m
£18–34

Reading to London Designer Outlet by train, subway, and foot

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Reading, England and London Designer Outlet, 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 London Designer Outlet via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Harrow Bus Station, and Wembley Stadium in around 2h 33m.

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