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How to get fromChelsea to Readingby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelsea to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    36 min
    £14–55

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 10m
    £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
    1h 54m
    £29–39

  4. Drive 39.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chelsea to Readingcar car 39.5 mi
    50 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to Readingtaxi taxi 39.5 mi
    50 min
    £100–130

Chelsea to Reading by train

Calendar1842Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 36 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 54m.

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