What is the cheapest way to get from Headington to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Headington to Reading is to bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Headington to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Headington to Reading is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Headington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Headington to Reading station. However, there are services departing from Headington Shops and arriving at Station Road via Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Headington to Reading?

The distance between Headington and Reading is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

How do I travel from Headington to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Headington to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 56 min and costs £15 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Headington to Reading?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Headington to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Headington to Reading bus from?

Headington to Reading bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Police Station.

Where does the Headington to Reading bus arrive?

Headington to Reading bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Headington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Headington to Reading is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Headington to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1498+ hotels available in Reading.

Headington to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Headington Shops to Westgatebus 8 / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
56 min
£16–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Station Roadbus X40
1h 51m
£6–8
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Headington to Readingcar 27.3 mi
44 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Headington to Readingtaxi 27.3 mi
44 min
£120–150
Line 600 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Headington Shops to Railway Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2h
£14–24

Headington to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 30.6 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Thames Travel operates a bus from Police Station to Station Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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