What is the cheapest way to get from East Acton to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from East Acton to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Acton to Reading?

The fastest way to get from East Acton to Reading is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between East Acton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from East Acton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue and arriving at Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between East Acton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from East Acton station to Reading. However, there are services departing from East Acton station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from East Acton to Reading?

The distance between East Acton and Reading is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Acton to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from East Acton to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h and costs £17 - £60.

How long does it take to get from East Acton to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h to get from East Acton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Acton to Reading bus from?

East Acton to Reading bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from Hammersmith Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Acton to Reading train from?

East Acton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Richmond (London) station.

Train or bus from East Acton to Reading?

The best way to get from East Acton to Reading is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £50 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the East Acton to Reading bus arrive?

East Acton to Reading bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the East Acton to Reading train arrive?

East Acton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from East Acton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between East Acton to Reading is 37 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from East Acton to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from East Acton to Reading?

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East Acton to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from East Acton station to Lancaster Gate stationsubway Central
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h
£17–57
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Acton to Readingcar 36.9 mi
45 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Pl-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 57m
£31–44
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Acton to Readingtaxi 36.9 mi
45 min
£460–600
Train
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 6m
£14–47
Train via Richmond (London)
1. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 39m
£15–31

East Acton to Reading by subway, foot, and train

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What companies run services between East Acton, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue to Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Ealing Broadway to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 44 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day.

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