What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Reading and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The distance between Reading and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 bus from?

Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 train from?

Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is to bus which takes 44 min and costs £25 - £31. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 train arrive?

Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 27 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

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Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
44 min
£25–31
Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 526.6 mi
28 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
1h 5m
£22–65
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 526.6 mi
28 min
£75–95

Reading to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 by bus

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Distance: 26.3 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England?

RailAir operates a bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £25–31 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Heathrow Terminal 5 via London Paddington in around 1h 5m.

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