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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Staines is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Staines is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Staines?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Staines station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Staines station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Staines?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Staines. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Reading to Staines?

The distance between Reading and Staines is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Staines without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £18.

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

The train from Reading to Staines takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Reading to Staines bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Staines train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Staines?

The best way to get from Reading to Staines is to train which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £31 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Staines bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Staines train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Staines?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Staines is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Reading to Staines.

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

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Where can I stay near Staines?

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Reading to Staines - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Staines by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Stainestrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
48 min
£10–18
Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Stainescar 23.6 mi
36 min
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
1h 21m
£25–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Stainestaxi 23.6 mi
36 min
£65–85

Reading to Staines by train

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Distance: 24.1 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Staines every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, RailAir operates a bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £25–31 and the journey takes 56 min.

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