Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Reading

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    59 min
    £16–50

  2. Drive 39 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kensington Palace to Readingcar car 39 mi
    48 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kensington Palace to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 1m
    £27–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kensington Palace to Readingtaxi taxi 39 mi
    48 min
    £280–350

  5. Train via Bond Street Station

    1. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 26m
    £28–61

Kensington Palace to Reading by foot and bus

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kensington Palace to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Kensington Palace, 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 vehicle from Kensington Palace to Reading RailAir via Kensington Palace and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 1m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers