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How to get fromBarbican Station to Readingby subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Barbican Station to Reading by subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Barbican station to Paddingtonsubway subway Circle / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    55 min
    £19–62

  2. Drive 43.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barbican Station to Readingcar car 43.2 mi
    1h 2m
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barbican Station to Readingtaxi taxi 43.2 mi
    1h 2m
    £400–480

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 9m
    £27–55

  5. Train via London Waterloo Station

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 8m
    £19–43

Barbican Station to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1349Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Barbican Station, England and Reading, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Farringdon Without to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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