What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cannon Street Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cannon Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cannon Street Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Cannon Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Liverpool Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

The distance between Reading and Cannon Street Station is 41 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Cannon Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cannon Street Station bus from?

Reading to Cannon Street Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cannon Street Station train from?

Reading to Cannon Street Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

The best way to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Reading to Cannon Street Station bus arrive?

Reading to Cannon Street Station bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Cannon Street Station train arrive?

Reading to Cannon Street Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cannon Street Station is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Reading to Cannon Street Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Cannon Street Station?

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Where can I stay near Cannon Street Station?

There are 21983+ hotels available in Cannon Street Station.

Reading to Cannon Street Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Cannon Street Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 4m
£19–56
Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Cannon Street Stationcar 42.8 mi
1h 2m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
2h 48m
£29–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Cannon Street Stationtaxi 42.8 mi
1h 2m
£400–480
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
1h 19m
£28–60
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Cannon Street stationsubway District
1h 49m
£23–71

Reading to Cannon Street Station by train and foot

1356Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.6 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cannon Street Station, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cannon Street Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Aldwych in around 2h 48m.

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