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How to get fromOxfordshire to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxfordshire to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to Oxfordtrain train London Marylebone - Oxford / ...
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train Oxford - London Paddington / ...
    46 min
    £14–25
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus bus X40 / ...
    2h 20m
    £5–8
  3. Drive  33.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oxfordshire to Readingcar car 33.3 mi
    48 min
    £9–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oxfordshire to Readingtaxi taxi 33.3 mi
    48 min
    £140–180

Oxfordshire to Reading by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxfordshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Islip to Reading via Oxford in around 46 min. Alternatively, Thames Travel operates a bus from Westgate to Forbury Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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