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

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Hayes And Harlington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Heathrow?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Heathrow is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow, including transfers.

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

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

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

Reading (Station) to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow is to train which takes 50 min and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 1h.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Heathrow bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Heathrow bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Heathrow train arrive?

Reading (Station) to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Hayes And Harlington Station.

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Heathrow?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Heathrow is 27 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Reading (Station) to Heathrow.

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

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading (Station) to Heathrow?

Book your Reading (Station) to Heathrow bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Heathrow?

There are 17376+ hotels available in Heathrow.

Reading (Station) to Heathrow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

How to get fromReading (Station) to Heathrow

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain Elizabeth / ...
50 min
£13–41
Drive 27.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading (Station) to Heathrowcar 27.2 mi
32 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
1h
£27–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading (Station) to Heathrowtaxi 27.2 mi
32 min
£85–110

Reading (Station) to Heathrow by train

320Weekly Trains

50 minAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading (Station) to Heathrow.

Launch map view

Distance: 28.5 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Heathrow, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 36 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, RailAir operates a bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £27–35 and the journey takes 1h.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.