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How to get fromPotters Bar to Readingby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Potters Bar to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train via Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Potters Bar to King's Crosstrain train Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 11m
    £24–76

  2. Drive 46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Potters Bar to Readingcar car 46.1 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 725 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    3h 32m
    £31–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Potters Bar to Readingtaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    1h 9m
    £150–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Potters Bar to Moorgatetrain train Welwyn Garden City - Moorgate / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 58m
    £36–75

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 30m
    £54–124

Potters Bar to Reading by train and subway

Calendar270Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Potters Bar to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potters Bar station to Reading RailAir via St Peter's Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 32m.

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