What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Central London is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Central London is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Central London. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Central London. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ealing Broadway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Central London?

The distance between Reading and Central London is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Central London without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £15 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Reading to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Central London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Central London train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Central London?

The best way to get from Reading to Central London is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £15 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £33 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Reading to Central London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Central London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Central London is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Reading to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21510+ hotels available in Central London.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 1m
£16–44
Drive 33.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Central Londoncar 33.5 mi
39 min
£9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Market Place Brentfordbus N9
2h 14m
£28–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Central Londontaxi 33.5 mi
39 min
£150–190
Train, line 65 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Richmond Station to Challis Roadbus 65 / ...
1h 32m
£16–33

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Central London, 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 Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 14m.

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