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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Reading is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Reading?

The distance between Canterbury and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 51m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Canterbury to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Reading bus from?

Canterbury to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Reading train from?

Canterbury to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Reading?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 51m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 035 bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Canterbury to Reading bus arrive?

Canterbury to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Reading train arrive?

Canterbury to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Reading is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Canterbury to Reading.

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

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Canterbury to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 035 bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 51m
£55–131
Drive 103.7 mi
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1. Drive from Canterbury to Readingcar 103.7 mi
1h 48m
£26–37
Bus, line 035 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 46m
£41–70
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 46m
£54–131
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdontrain Rainham
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
3h 59m
£58–118

Canterbury to Reading by train and subway

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 46m.

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