What is the cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Kingston upon Thames and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingston upon Thames to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kingston / Wood Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kingston upon Thames and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kingston and arriving at Reading. Services depart five times a day, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Reading is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

How do I travel from Kingston upon Thames to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

The train from Kingston to Reading takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Kingston upon Thames to Reading bus from?

Kingston upon Thames to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Kingston / Wood Street station.

Where do I catch the Kingston upon Thames to Reading train from?

Kingston upon Thames to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Kingston station.

Train or bus from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

The best way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Kingston upon Thames to Reading bus arrive?

Kingston upon Thames to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Kingston upon Thames to Reading train arrive?

Kingston upon Thames to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingston upon Thames to Reading is 36 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kingston upon Thames to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Reading?

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Kingston upon Thames to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kingston upon Thames to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kingston to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 15m
£14–35
Drive 36 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kingston upon Thames to Readingcar 36 mi
50 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingston / Wood Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 39m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kingston upon Thames to Readingtaxi 36 mi
50 min
£190–240
Train via Twickenham
1. Take the train from Twickenham to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 36m
£15–33
Line 65 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Ealing Broadway Stationbus 65 / ...
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 59m
£15–47

Kingston upon Thames to Reading by train

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Kingston upon Thames, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Kingston to Reading 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingston / Wood Street to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 39m.

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