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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Reading is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Reading via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Watford to Reading?

The distance between Watford and Reading is 51 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Watford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Reading bus from?

Watford to Reading bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Reading train from?

Watford to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.

Train or bus from Watford to Reading?

The best way to get from Watford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Watford to Reading bus arrive?

Watford to Reading bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Reading train arrive?

Watford to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.

Can I drive from Watford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Reading is 37 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Watford to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Reading.

Watford to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 27m
£36–52
Drive 36.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Readingcar 36.5 mi
52 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 50m
£29–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Readingtaxi 36.5 mi
52 min
£100–130

Watford to Reading by train and subway

507Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.8 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Watford High Street to Reading via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 50m.

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