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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Reading is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington Olympia and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington Olympia to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kensington and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington Olympia and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington Olympia station to Reading. However, there are services departing from High Street Kensington station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Kensington Olympia to Reading?

The distance between Kensington Olympia and Reading is 39 miles. The road distance is 38 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 9m and costs £17 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Kensington Olympia to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington Olympia to Reading bus from?

Kensington Olympia to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Kensington station.

Where do I catch the Kensington Olympia to Reading train from?

Kensington Olympia to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Kensington Olympia to Reading?

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to Reading is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Kensington Olympia to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kensington Olympia to Reading train arrive?

Kensington Olympia to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Kensington Olympia to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington Olympia to Reading is 38 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Kensington Olympia to Reading.

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

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Kensington Olympia to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington Olympia to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Paddington stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 9m
£18–56
Drive 37.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington Olympia to Readingcar 37.8 mi
44 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 54m
£27–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington Olympia to Readingtaxi 37.8 mi
44 min
£150–180
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 44m
£18–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Crescent to Selfridgesbus 94
2. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 54m
£28–57

Kensington Olympia to Reading by train

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Distance: 38.7 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kensington Olympia to Reading RailAir via Kensington and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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