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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central London to Reading

Composite routes from Central London to Reading

Cheapest
40 min
Car
54 km.
from $2
Other
1 h 50 min
46 km.
Select a ticket
1 h 13 min
Bus, Train
45 km.
from $19.60
1 h 49 min
Bus, Train
45 km.
from $34.82

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Richmond (London) to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$51.90

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$27.85

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Northfields station to Earl's
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.29–$5.57

Bus operators

Metroline Travel

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Email:
customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
Website:
metroline.co.uk/
Bus from Hounslow West Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.22–$3.70

Transport UK

Phone:
+44 20 7788 8550
Email:
customer.care@abellio.co.uk
Website:
transportukbus.com/
Bus from Hounslow West Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

London United

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
ratpdevtransitlondon.com/
Bus from Challis Road to Ealing
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59
Bus from Darwin Road Brentford to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59

RailAir

Phone:
+44 345 646 0707
Website:
railair.com/
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Reading is to drive which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Reading is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Reading. However, there are services departing from Windmill Road South Ealing and arriving at Reading RailAir via Hounslow West Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Reading via Earl's Court station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Central London to Reading?

The distance between Central London and Reading is 70 km. The road distance is 57.3 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 9m and costs $13.04 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Central London to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Central London to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Reading bus from?

Central London to Reading bus services, operated by Transport UK, depart from Hounslow West Station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Reading train from?

Central London to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.

Where does the Central London to Reading bus arrive?

Central London to Reading bus services, operated by Transport UK, arrive at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Central London to Reading train arrive?

Central London to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Earl's Court station.

Can I drive from Central London to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Reading is 57 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Central London to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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