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How to get fromBlackfriars Station to Readingby subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackfriars Station to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Paddington stationsubway subway Circle
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 8m
    £22–71

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 33m
    £5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 32m
    £27–32

  4. Drive 43 mi

    1. Drive from Blackfriars Station to Readingcar car 43 mi
    1h 1m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackfriars Station to Readingtaxi taxi 43 mi
    1h 1m
    £310–380

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 15m
    £27–55

Blackfriars Station to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1349Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Blackfriars Station to Reading RailAir via Aldwych / Bush House and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, 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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