What is the cheapest way to get from Science Museum to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Science Museum to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Science Museum to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Science Museum to Reading is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Science Museum and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Science Museum to Reading. However, there are services departing from Exhibition Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Science Museum and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Science Museum station to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Kensington station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Science Museum to Reading?

The distance between Science Museum and Reading is 39 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.

How do I travel from Science Museum to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Science Museum to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 2m and costs £28 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Science Museum to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Science Museum to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Science Museum to Reading bus from?

Science Museum to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Exhibition Road station.

Where do I catch the Science Museum to Reading train from?

Science Museum to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from South Kensington station.

Where does the Science Museum to Reading bus arrive?

Science Museum to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Science Museum to Reading train arrive?

Science Museum to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Paddington station.

Can I drive from Science Museum to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Science Museum to Reading is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Science Museum to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Science Museum to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Science Museum to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Paddington stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 2m
£28–43
Drive 39.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Science Museum to Readingcar 39.1 mi
48 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Exhibition Road to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 17m
£27–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Science Museum to Readingtaxi 39.1 mi
48 min
£160–200
Subway, train via Ealing Broadway station
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 33m
£17–44
Subway, train via Richmond (London)
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 57m
£12–26

Science Museum to Reading by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Science Museum, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Science Museum to Reading RailAir via Exhibition Road and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 17m.

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