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How to get fromKensington to Readingby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kensington to Reading by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    23 min
    £15–55

  2. Drive  38.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kensington to Readingcar car 38.1 mi
    46 min
    £10–14

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 34m
    £33–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Readingtaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    46 min
    £160–200

Kensington to Reading by train

Calendar1145Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 23 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.

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