What is the cheapest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading is to train which takes 58 min and costs £19 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Highbury & Islington Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Highbury & Islington Station station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Highbury & Islington Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Highbury & Islington Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Highbury & Islington Station station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Highbury & Islington station and arriving at Reading via Oxford Circus station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

The distance between Highbury & Islington Station and Reading is 41 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.

How do I travel from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £19 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highbury & Islington Station to Reading bus from?

Highbury & Islington Station to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Regent Street / St James's station.

Where do I catch the Highbury & Islington Station to Reading train from?

Highbury & Islington Station to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Highbury & Islington station.

Train or bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

The best way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading is to train which takes 58 min and costs £19 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Highbury & Islington Station to Reading bus arrive?

Highbury & Islington Station to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Highbury & Islington Station to Reading train arrive?

Highbury & Islington Station to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Richmond NLL station.

Can I drive from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Highbury & Islington Station to Reading is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading?

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Highbury & Islington Station to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
58 min
£20–67
Drive 44.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Highbury & Islington Station to Readingcar 44.7 mi
1h 6m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 1m
£29–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Highbury & Islington Station to Readingtaxi 44.7 mi
1h 6m
£180–220
Line 19 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 41m
£29–58
Train via Richmond (London)
1. Take the train from Highbury & Islington to Richmond NLLtrain Stratford
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 11m
£24–63

Highbury & Islington Station to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 40.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Highbury & Islington Station, 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 Highbury & Islington Station to Reading RailAir via Trocadero / Haymarket, Regent Street / St James's, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 1m.

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