There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Shenfield by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth
1h 42m£34–93Drive 68 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Shenfieldcar 68 mi
1h 34m£17–25Train via Stratford station
- Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2h 4m£28–63
Reading to Shenfield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shenfield is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Shenfield is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shenfield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Shenfield via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Reading and Shenfield is 61 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Shenfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £95.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Reading to Shenfield, including transfers.
Reading to Shenfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Shenfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Shenfield is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Reading to Shenfield.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Shenfield, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Shenfield via London Paddington in around 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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