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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to St Albans City 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 City?

The fastest way to get from Reading to St Albans City is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £16.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to St Albans City. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Albans City. 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 21m.

How far is it from Reading to St Albans City?

The distance between Reading and St Albans City is 60 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to St Albans City without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 21m and costs £27 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Reading to St Albans City, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to St Albans City?

The best way to get from Reading to St Albans City is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 21m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Reading to St Albans City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to St Albans City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to St Albans City?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to St Albans City is 44 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Reading to St Albans City.

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

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Reading to St Albans City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to St Albans City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London Paddington
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 21m
£27–79
Drive 44.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to St Albans Citycar 44.1 mi
58 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 Town Hallbus 724 / ...
3h 13m
£28–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to St Albans Citytaxi 44.1 mi
58 min
£110–140
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to St Albans Citytrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 34m
£41–78
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 City by train

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Distance: 60.1 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reading to St Albans City via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Albans City via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Town Hall in around 3h 13m.

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