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How to get fromCovent Garden to Readingby train, bus, rideshare, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Covent Garden to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    48 min
    £18–53

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 10m
    £5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bedford Street to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 15m
    £27–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    59 min
    £15–55

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Covent Garden station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 41m
    £43–90

  6. Drive 41.9 mi

    1. Drive from Covent Garden to Readingcar car 41.9 mi
    58 min
    £11–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Covent Garden to Readingtaxi taxi 41.9 mi
    58 min
    £310–370

Covent Garden to Reading by train

Calendar1303Weekly Trains
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Covent Garden, Greater London, 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 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bedford Street to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 15m.

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