What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall is to rideshare which costs £3 - £9 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Royal Festival Hall?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Royal Festival Hall. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Southampton Street / Covent Garden via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Royal Festival Hall?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

The distance between Reading and Royal Festival Hall is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Royal Festival Hall without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 2m and costs £19 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Royal Festival Hall bus from?

Reading to Royal Festival Hall bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Royal Festival Hall train from?

Reading to Royal Festival Hall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

The best way to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs £27 - £33. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Reading to Royal Festival Hall bus arrive?

Reading to Royal Festival Hall bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Royal Festival Hall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Royal Festival Hall is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Reading to Royal Festival Hall.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

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Where can I stay near Royal Festival Hall?

There are 21983+ hotels available in Royal Festival Hall.

Can I share a ride from Reading to Royal Festival Hall?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Royal Festival Hall. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Reading to Royal Festival Hall - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Royal Festival Hall by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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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 station to Embankment stationsubway Bakerloo
1h 2m
£19–62
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Reading to Londonrideshare 40.7 mi
1h 25m
£3–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southampton Street / Covent Gardenbus N9
2h 45m
£28–32
Train, line 176 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Waterloo Bridge / South Bankbus 176
1h 25m
£28–63
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 34m
£17–40
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Royal Festival Hallcar 42 mi
1h
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Royal Festival Halltaxi 42 mi
1h
£390–470

Reading to Royal Festival Hall by bus and foot

206Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Royal Festival Hall, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Royal Festival Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Southampton Street / Covent Garden in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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