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How to get fromHounslow Central to Readingby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Hounslow Central to Reading by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hounslow to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 2m
    £11–24

  2. Drive  31.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hounslow Central to Readingcar car 31.7 mi
    37 min
    £8–12

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Hounslow East station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 3m
    £28–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hounslow Central to Readingtaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    37 min
    £140–170

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Hounslow East station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h 4m
    £28–92

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hounslow Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 16m
    £27–32

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from School Road to Clayton Roadbus bus H98
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    1h 27m
    £12–42

Hounslow Central to Reading by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Hounslow Central, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Hounslow to Reading 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–24 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hounslow Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 16m.

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