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How to get fromCockfosters to Readingby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway, train via Paddington

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    1h 11m
    £23–63

  2. Drive  47.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockfosters to Readingcar car 47.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £12–17

  3. Bus, line 23 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Freston Gardens to Trafalgar Square/Charing Crossbus bus N91
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Paddington Stationbus bus 23
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    2h
    £19–135

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cockfosters to Readingtaxi taxi 47.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £210–250

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Leicester Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 2m
    £36–67

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 25m
    £42–47

Cockfosters to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1145Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Cockfosters to Reading. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Freston Gardens to Reading via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 2h.

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