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

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Reading is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Reading is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Town Tree Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Reading via Staines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Ashford to Reading?

The distance between Ashford and Reading is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £10 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Ashford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Reading bus from?

Ashford to Reading bus services, operated by White Bus Services, depart from Town Tree Road station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Reading train from?

Ashford to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Reading?

The best way to get from Ashford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Ashford to Reading bus arrive?

Ashford to Reading bus services, operated by White Bus Services, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 4 station.

Where does the Ashford to Reading train arrive?

Ashford to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Reading is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ashford to Reading.

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

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Ashford to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashford to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 11m
£11–24
Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ashford to Readingcar 26.7 mi
39 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Tree Road to Heathrow Terminal 4bus 555
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 20m
£28–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ashford to Readingtaxi 26.7 mi
39 min
£75–95
Line 8 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Wellington Street Stop Bbus 8
2. Take the train from Slough to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2h 3m

Ashford to Reading by train

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Staines to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Tree Road to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 20m.

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