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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Reading is to train which takes 38 min and costs £16 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Design Museum and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Reading?

The distance between Kensington and Reading is 36 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Reading without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £16 - £50.

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

The train from London Paddington to Reading takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Reading bus from?

Kensington to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from The Design Museum station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Reading train from?

Kensington to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Reading?

The best way to get from Kensington to Reading is to train which takes 38 min and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Kensington to Reading bus arrive?

Kensington to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Kensington to Reading train arrive?

Kensington to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Reading is 38 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Kensington to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensington to Reading?

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
38 min
£16–50
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington to Readingcar 38.1 mi
46 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 52m
£27–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Readingtaxi 38.1 mi
46 min
£150–190
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 47m
£19–55

Kensington to Reading by train

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 38 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 £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 The Design Museum to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 52m.

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