There are 5 ways to get from North Acton to Reading by subway, 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.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from North Acton station to Lancaster Gate stationsubway Central
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
50 min£17–57Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Acton to Readingcar 36.9 mi
45 min£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from North Acton Station to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus 218
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 38m£31–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Acton to Readingtaxi 36.9 mi
45 min£460–600Train
- Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 4m£13–46
North Acton to Reading by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Acton to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from North Acton to Reading is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from North Acton station to Reading. However, there are services departing from North Acton Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from North Acton station to Reading. However, there are services departing from North Acton station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between North Acton and Reading is 41 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Acton to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 50 min and costs £17 - £60.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from North Acton to Reading, including transfers.
North Acton to Reading bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from North Acton Station.
North Acton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from North Acton station.
The best way to get from North Acton to Reading is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £50 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between North Acton, England and Reading, England?
You can take a bus from North Acton Station to Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Ealing Broadway to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 44 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from North Acton station to Lancaster Gate station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from North Acton Station to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- London Buses
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from North Acton Station to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £460–600
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
North Acton to Reading bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Hammersmith Bus Station.
North Acton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Lancaster Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Acton to Reading is 37 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from North Acton to Reading.
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