What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City is to line 850 bus and line 1 bus and line 302 bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Welwyn Garden City?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Welwyn Garden City. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Barleycroft Rd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Peter's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Welwyn Garden City?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Welwyn Garden City. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Welwyn Garden City via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

The distance between Reading and Welwyn Garden City is 59 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Welwyn Garden City without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 37m and costs £27 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welwyn Garden City bus from?

Reading to Welwyn Garden City bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welwyn Garden City train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

The best way to get from Reading to Welwyn Garden City is to train via London which takes 1h 37m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Reading to Welwyn Garden City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Welwyn Garden City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Welwyn Garden City is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Reading to Welwyn Garden City.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Welwyn Garden City?

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Where can I stay near Welwyn Garden City?

There are 1925+ hotels available in Welwyn Garden City.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Welwyn Garden Citytrain London Kings Cross - Letchworth Garden City / ...
1h 37m
£27–80
Line 850 bus, line 1 bus, line 302 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Riversidebus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Riverside to Sainsbury'sbus 302
5h 3m
£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 St Peter's Streetbus 724 / ...
4h 4m
£29–39
Drive 51.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Welwyn Garden Citycar 51.1 mi
1h 4m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Moorgate to Welwyn Garden Citytrain Moorgate - Welwyn Garden City
2h 13m
£39–79

Reading to Welwyn Garden City by train and subway

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Distance: 58.6 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Welwyn Garden City, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Welwyn Garden City via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Barleycroft Rd via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and St Peter's Street in around 4h 4m.

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