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How to get fromOld Street (Station) to Readingby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Old Street (Station) to Reading by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Street Station to Paddington Stationbus bus N205
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 7m
    £18–52

  2. Drive 43.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Old Street (Station) to Readingcar car 43.8 mi
    1h 4m
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Old Street (Station) to Readingtaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    1h 4m
    £410–490

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 17m
    £28–60

  5. Line 243 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bunhill Row to Waterloo Station/Mepham Streetbus bus 243
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 7m
    £19–43

Old Street (Station) to Reading by bus and train

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Old Street (Station), Greater London, England and Reading, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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