What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Acton?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Acton is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Acton?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Acton is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Acton station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Gunnersbury Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Acton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Ealing Broadway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Reading to Acton?

The distance between Reading and Acton is 30 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Acton without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Acton without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £13 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Acton?

The train from Reading to Ealing Broadway takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Reading to Acton bus from?

Reading to Acton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Acton train from?

Reading to Acton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Acton?

The best way to get from Reading to Acton is to train which takes 46 min and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £33 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Acton bus arrive?

Reading to Acton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Acton train arrive?

Reading to Acton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ealing Broadway station.

Can I drive from Reading to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Acton is 35 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Reading to Acton.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Acton?

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Where can I stay near Acton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
46 min
£13–45
Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Actoncar 35.2 mi
41 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gunnersbury Stationbus N9
1h 56m
£28–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Actontaxi 35.2 mi
41 min
£440–550

Reading to Acton by train

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Distance: 30.2 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Acton, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Ealing Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 46 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Gunnersbury Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 56m.

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