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How to get fromCentral London to Readingby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Central London to Reading by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 65 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlyle Road to Ealing Broadway Stationbus bus 65 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    1h 9m
    £15–47

  2. Drive 33.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central London to Readingcar car 33.8 mi
    39 min
    £9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hounslow West Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 482
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 49m
    £28–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central London to Readingtaxi taxi 33.8 mi
    39 min
    £150–190

  5. Line 65 bus, train via Richmond (London)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin Road Brentford to Richmond Stationbus bus 65 / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 49m
    £15–37

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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Windmill Road South Ealing to Reading RailAir via Hounslow West Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 49m.

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