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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    36 min
    £15–55

  2. Drive  38.1 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Pl-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 30m
    £30–40

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Richmond stationsubway subway District
    2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 47m
    £15–29

Kensington to Reading by train

Calendar1335Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 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 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 30m.

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