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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ashford is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ashford is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ashford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ashford Hospital Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ashford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ashford (Surrey) via Staines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Reading to Ashford?

The distance between Reading and Ashford is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ashford without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £11 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Reading to Ashford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ashford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Ashford train from?

Reading to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ashford?

The best way to get from Reading to Ashford is to train which takes 1h and costs £11 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 442 bus, which costs and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Reading to Ashford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Ashford train arrive?

Reading to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Staines station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ashford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ashford is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Reading to Ashford.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Ashford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Stainestrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
1h
£11–24
Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Ashfordcar 26.2 mi
38 min
£7–10
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ashford Hospital Entrancebus 442
1h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Ashfordtaxi 26.2 mi
38 min
£75–95
Train, line 8 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Sloughtrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Wellington Street Stop G to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus 8
1h 46m

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What companies run services between Reading, England and Ashford, Surrey, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Staines hourly. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ashford Hospital Entrance in around 1h 27m.

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