What is the cheapest way to get from North London to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from North London to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from North London to Reading?

The fastest way to get from North London to Reading is to train which takes 56 min and costs £19 - £65.

Is there a direct train between North London and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from North London station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caledonian Road station and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from North London to Reading?

The distance between North London and Reading is 40 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

How do I travel from North London to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from North London to Reading without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £19 - £65.

How long does it take to get from North London to Reading?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from North London to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North London to Reading train from?

North London to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Where does the North London to Reading train arrive?

North London to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from North London to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between North London to Reading is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from North London to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Reading.

North London to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from North London to Reading by train, car, taxi, bus, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
56 min
£19–63
Drive 44.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from North London to Readingcar 44.4 mi
1h 5m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North London to Readingtaxi 44.4 mi
1h 5m
£180–220
Line 29 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hillmarton Road / Camden Road to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus N279 / ...
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 42m
£29–58
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Caledonian Road station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 50m
£44–98

North London to Reading by subway and train

1349Weekly Services

56 minAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between North London, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.

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