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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to North London is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to North London is to train and subway which takes 57 min and costs £19 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Reading and North London?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to North London station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Caledonian Road Station via Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Reading to North London?

The distance between Reading and North London is 40 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to North London without a car is to train and subway which takes 57 min and costs £19 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Reading to North London, including transfers.

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

Reading to North London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to North London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to North London?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to North London is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Reading to North London.

Where can I stay near North London?

There are 21385+ hotels available in North London.

Reading to North London - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and taxi

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
57 min
£19–60
Drive 43.6 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to North Londoncar 43.6 mi
1h 5m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to North Londontaxi 43.6 mi
1h 5m
£190–240
Train, line 29 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Hillmarton Road / Camden Roadbus N279 / ...
1h 33m
£29–57
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Caledonian Road Stationsubway Piccadilly
2h 2m
£42–78

Reading to North London by train and subway

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57 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and North London, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to North London. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, then take the subway to Caledonian Road Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to North London in around 1h 5m.

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