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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Kingston upon Thames by train, bus, car, or taxi

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      train train 1h 36m • 1 change

  1. Drive  36.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Kingston upon Thamescar car 36.1 mi
    50 min
    £10–14
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingston / Wood Streetbus bus Sl7
    1h 53m
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Kingston upon Thamestaxi taxi 36.1 mi
    50 min
    £160–190
  4. Train via Twickenham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Twickenhamtrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    1h 25m
    £13–27
  5. Train, line 65 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Brook Streetbus bus N65 / ...
    1h 55m
    £15–46

Reading to Kingston upon Thames by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Kingston upon Thames, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Kingston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Kingston / Wood Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 1h 53m.

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