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How to get fromKings Cross to Readingby subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kings Cross 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 42.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kings Cross to Readingcar car 42.9 mi
    1h
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kings Cross to Readingtaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    1h
    £310–380

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Readingtrain train London Euston - Penzance
    1h 24m
    £17–35

  5. 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

  6. 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

Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Euston to Reading once a week. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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