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How to get fromReading to Strandby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Strand by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LHR - CPT
    14h 43m
    R 6,692–18,412

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGW - CPT
    15h 23m
    R 6,882–15,336

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SOU - CPT
    22h 50m
    R 8,814–31,087

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    17h 27m
    R 9,426–33,160

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MAN - CPT
    19h 43m
    R 11,213–20,179

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,757.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 43m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Strand, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Strand. However, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Strand. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Strand.

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