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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Acton Town is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Acton Town is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Acton Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Acton Town. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Thorney Hedge Road via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Acton Town?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Acton Town station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Acton Town station via Ealing Broadway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Reading to Acton Town?

The distance between Reading and Acton Town is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Acton Town without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £14 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Reading to Acton Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Acton Town bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Acton Town train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Acton Town?

The best way to get from Reading to Acton Town is to train which takes 56 min and costs £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £33 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Reading to Acton Town bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Acton Town train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Acton Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Acton Town is 35 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Reading to Acton Town.

Where can I stay near Acton Town?

There are 20833+ hotels available in Acton Town.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
56 min
£14–47
Drive 34.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Acton Towncar 34.6 mi
39 min
£9–13
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Acton Town stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 16m
£32–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Acton Towntaxi 34.6 mi
39 min
£440–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thorney Hedge Roadbus N9
2h 18m
£28–32

Reading to Acton Town by train and subway

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Ealing Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–50 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 Acton Town via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Thorney Hedge Road in around 2h 18m.

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