There are 5 ways to get from Thames Ditton to Reading by train, subway, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Thames Ditton to Wimbledontrain
- Take the subway from Wimbledon station to Paddington stationsubway
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 26m£32–55Drive 35 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thames Ditton to Readingcar 35 mi
46 min£9–13Line 458 bus, train
- Take the bus from Thorkhill Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus 458
- Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 14m£11–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thames Ditton to Readingtaxi 35 mi
46 min£110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Kingston Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 23m£31–42
Thames Ditton to Reading by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thames Ditton to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Thames Ditton to Reading is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Thames Ditton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Thorkhill Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Kingston Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Thames Ditton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Thames Ditton and arriving at Reading via Wimbledon station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Thames Ditton and Reading is 51 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.
The best way to get from Thames Ditton to Reading without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 26m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Thames Ditton to Reading, including transfers.
Thames Ditton to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Kingston Station.
Thames Ditton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Thames Ditton station.
Thames Ditton to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
What companies run services between Thames Ditton, England and Reading, England?
You can take a bus from Thorkhill Road to Reading RailAir via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Thames Ditton to Wimbledon
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Staines to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Wimbledon station to Paddington station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 01344 882 612
- office@whitebus.co.uk
- Website
- whitebus.co.uk
Bus from Thorkhill Road to Elmsleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.whitebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Kingston Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Thames Ditton Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8390 5266
- Website
- thamesdittoncars.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Thames Ditton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wimbledon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thames Ditton to Reading is 35 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Thames Ditton to Reading.
There are 1429+ hotels available in Reading.

























