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

The cheapest way to get from Royston to Reading is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Royston to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Royston and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Royston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Royston and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Royston to Reading?

The distance between Royston and Reading is 85 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royston to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Royston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royston to Reading train from?

Royston to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.

Train or bus from Royston to Reading?

The best way to get from Royston to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Royston to Reading train arrive?

Royston to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Royston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Royston to Reading is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Royston to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1430+ hotels available in Reading.

Royston to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, line 302 bus, and line 1 bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 48m
£50–99
Drive 71.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Royston to Readingcar 71.6 mi
1h 30m
£18–26
Line 302 bus, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hemel Hempstead stationbus 302
2. Take the bus from Hemel Hempstead station to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
5h 44m
£24–30
Train
1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 15m
£39–96

Royston to Reading by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Royston to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Royston to Friar Street via Welwyn Garden City, Bus Station, Hemel Hempstead station, and High Wycombe BusStn in around 5h 44m.

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