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How to get fromThe Shard to Readingby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from The Shard to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 2m
    £33–51

  2. Drive 43.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Shard to Readingcar car 43.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tennis Street to Victoria Coach Stationbus bus C10
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Shard to Readingtaxi taxi 43.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £180–220

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 28m
    £15–28

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 58m
    £19–35

The Shard to Reading by foot, subway, and train

Calendar1367Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between The Shard, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from The Shard to Reading via London Bridge station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Shard to Reading RailAir via Tennis Street, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 46m.

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