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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Kings Cross by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway via Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City / ...
    49 min
    £18–59

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Kings Crosscar car 42.1 mi
    1h
    £11–15

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    1h 58m
    £42–93

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Kings Crosstaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    1h
    £310–370

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Circle
    1h 23m
    £24–85

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Eustontrain train Penzance - London Euston
    1h 25m
    £22–45

Reading to Kings Cross by train and subway

Calendar1354Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Kings Cross, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Euston once a week. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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