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How to get fromKing's Cross St. Pancras station to Readingby subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Reading by subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Subway, train via Paddington

    best
    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Paddingtonsubway subway Hammersmith & City / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    52 min
    £18–58

  2. Drive 42.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Readingcar car 42.8 mi
    59 min
    £11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Readingtaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    59 min
    £310–380

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Paddington stationsubway subway Circle
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 28m
    £25–83

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 46m
    £42–94

King's Cross St. Pancras station to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1351Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.2 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between King's Cross St. Pancras station, England and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Reading. However, you can take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Reading in around 59 min.

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