What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral is to line 850 bus and line 1 bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and St Albans Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to St Albans Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Abbey via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and St Albans Cathedral?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Albans Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at St Albans City via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

The distance between Reading and St Albans Cathedral is 61 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to St Albans Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £28 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to St Albans Cathedral bus from?

Reading to St Albans Cathedral bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to St Albans Cathedral train from?

Reading to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

The best way to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £28 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Reading to St Albans Cathedral bus arrive?

Reading to St Albans Cathedral bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to St Albans Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to St Albans Cathedral is 44 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Reading to St Albans Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to St Albans Cathedral?

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to St Albans Cathedral by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to St Albans Citytrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 36m
£29–81
Drive 43.4 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to St Albans Cathedralcar 43.4 mi
56 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Abbeybus 724 / ...
3h 2m
£28–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to St Albans Cathedraltaxi 43.4 mi
56 min
£110–140
Line 850 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowesbus 1 / ...
4h 8m
£11–16

Reading to St Albans Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Reading, England and St Albans Cathedral, England?

You can take a train from Reading to St Albans Cathedral via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and St Albans City in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Albans Cathedral via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Abbey in around 3h 2m.

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