What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden is to rideshare which costs £3 - £9 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden is to train via London Paddington which takes 44 min and costs £17 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Covent Garden?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden. 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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Covent Garden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Covent Garden is 38 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 44 min and costs £17 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Covent Garden bus from?

Reading (Station) to Covent Garden bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Covent Garden train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden is to train via London Paddington which takes 44 min and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £33 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Covent Garden bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Covent Garden bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Covent Garden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Covent Garden is 42 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

Book your Reading (Station) to Covent Garden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Covent Garden?

There are 21979+ hotels available in Covent Garden.

Can I share a ride from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading (Station) and Covent Garden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading (Station) to Covent Garden by train, bus, rideshare, subway, 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 / ...
44 min
£17–54
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Reading to Londonrideshare 40.7 mi
1h 17m
£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 35m
£28–32
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
1h 2m
£15–55
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Covent Garden stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 42m
£41–90
Drive 41.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading (Station) to Covent Gardencar 41.4 mi
57 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading (Station) to Covent Gardentaxi 41.4 mi
57 min
£300–370

Reading (Station) to Covent Garden by train

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Covent Garden, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Southampton Street / Covent Garden via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 35m.

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