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There are 6 ways to get from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD by subway, train, bus, taxi, car or rideshare

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Subway, train  •  1h 19m

  1. Take the subway from Victoria station to Paddington Circle
  2. Take the train from Paddington to Reading London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...

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Rideshare  •  1h 53m

  1. Take the rideshare from London to Reading 41.4 miles

4 alternative options

Bus  •  2h

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Reading North Interchange megabus M66 / ...

Subway, train via Richmond (London)  •  2h 15m

  1. Take the subway from Victoria station to Richmond station District
  2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Reading London Waterloo - Reading / ...

Taxi  •  52 min

  1. Take a taxi from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD 41.6 miles

Drive  •  52 min

  1. Drive from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD 41.6 miles

London Victoria Station to Reading TMD by subway, train and walk

782 Weekly Services
1h 19m Average Duration
£11 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 53m.

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The fastest way to get from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD is to taxi which takes 52 min and costs £500 - £650.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Reading North Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

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No, there is no direct train from London Victoria Station station to Reading TMD. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Reading via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

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The distance between London Victoria Station and Reading TMD is 41 miles. The road distance is 41.6 miles.

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The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £50.

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It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD, including transfers.

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London Victoria Station to Reading TMD bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria station.

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London Victoria Station to Reading TMD train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Victoria station.

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London Victoria Station to Reading TMD bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Reading North Interchange station.

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Map of how to get from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD.
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  • Distance: 40.8 miles
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between London Victoria Station, England and Reading TMD, England?

Megabus UK operates a bus from London Victoria to Reading North Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9 - £13 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

Train operators
London Underground (Tube)

Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.

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Contact Details
Phone
0343 222 1234
Website
tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Victoria station to Paddington
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
£2 - £4
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Off Peak
£2 - £3
Peak
£2 - £4
Subway from Victoria station to Richmond station
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
£2 - £5
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Off Peak
£2 - £4
Peak
£3 - £5
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
£16 - £45
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£16 - £23
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£28 - £45
Elizabeth Line
Phone
0343 222 1234
Website
tfl.gov.uk
Train from Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
£9 - £23
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Contactless Off Peak
£9 - £13
Contactless Peak
£15 - £23
Bus operators
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Reading
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£5
Schedules at
blablacar.com
Taxi from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD
Ave. Duration
52 min
Estimated price
£500 - £650
YDriv Limited
Phone
+44 20 3925 5951
Website
ydriv.com
Taxi Near London
Phone
+44 20 3740 3527
Website
taxinearlondon.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
Phone
+4420 8778 8888
Website
sydenhamcars.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
Phone
+44 871 871 8710
Website
the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Near Me
Phone
+44 20 3813 1432
Website
londontaxisnearme.com
London Taxis Cabs
Phone
+44 20 3813 1432
Website
londontaxiscabs.com
London Black Taxi
Phone
+44 020 3773 1948
Website
theblacktaxilondon.com
Licenced London Taxi
Phone
+44 20 3633 1777
Website
licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
Phone
+44 1795 350 035
Website
indycabs.co.uk
Haringey Minicabs Cars
Phone
+44 020 3051 7546
Website
haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
Finchley Cabs Airport Transfers
Phone
+44 20 3918 5249
Website
finchleyairporttransfers.co.uk
Corporate Black Cabs
Phone
+44 7846 574174
Website
corporateblackcabs.co.uk
Cheap London Taxi
Phone
+44 20 3740 3527
Website
cheaplondontaxi.co.uk
Cabs Near London
Phone
+44 20 3813 1432
Website
cabsnearlondon.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
Phone
+44 20 8659 9999
Website
gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk

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London Victoria Station to Reading TMD train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Reading station.

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Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria Station to Reading TMD is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from London Victoria Station to Reading TMD.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Victoria Station and Reading TMD. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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