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How to get fromBig Ben to Readingby subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Big Ben to Reading by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Paddington stationsubway subway Circle
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 7m
    £20–66

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 20m
    £5

  3. Line 035 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 19m
    £30–45

  4. Train via Bond Street station

    1. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 19m
    £27–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 37m
    £17–40

  6. Drive 41.4 mi

    1. Drive from Big Ben to Readingcar car 41.4 mi
    56 min
    £11–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Readingtaxi taxi 41.4 mi
    56 min
    £380–460

Big Ben to Reading by foot, subway, and train

Calendar1349Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Big Ben to Reading RailAir via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Bond Street Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 57 min.

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