What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Reading is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Reading is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Reading. However, there are services departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Big Ben to Reading?

The distance between Big Ben and Reading is 41 miles. The road distance is 41.6 miles.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 5m and costs £17 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Big Ben to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Reading bus from?

Big Ben to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Reading train from?

Big Ben to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Big Ben to Reading?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Reading is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Bond Street station, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Big Ben to Reading bus arrive?

Big Ben to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Big Ben to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Ben to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Ben to Reading is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Big Ben to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Big Ben to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Reading.

Can I share a ride from Big Ben to Reading?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Big Ben and Reading. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Big Ben to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, rideshare

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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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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Paddington stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 5m
£18–58
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare 41.3 mi
1h 20m
£5
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 23m
£30–45
Train via Bond Street station
1. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 19m
£29–61
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 38m
£15–35
Drive 41.4 mi
1. Drive from Big Ben to Readingcar 41.4 mi
56 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Readingtaxi 41.4 mi
56 min
£380–460

Big Ben to Reading by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Bond Street Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 57 min.

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