What is the cheapest way to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

The cheapest way to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

The fastest way to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station is to train which takes 32 min and costs £16 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading West (Station) and London Paddington Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading West (Station) station to London Paddington Station. However, there are services departing from Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 via Reading RailAir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Reading West (Station) and London Paddington Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading West and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

The distance between Reading West (Station) and London Paddington Station is 37 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

The train from Reading West to London Paddington takes 32 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station bus from?

Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station train from?

Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading West station.

Train or bus from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

The best way to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station is to train which takes 32 min and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 1h 41m.

Can I drive from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station?

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading West to London Paddingtontrain Frome - London Paddington / ...
32 min
£16–35
Drive 41.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Stationcar 41.1 mi
57 min
£10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
1h 41m
£39–72
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Stationtaxi 41.1 mi
57 min
£300–360
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
45 min
£16–56
Train via Reading #2
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
57 min
£16–55

Reading West (Station) to London Paddington Station by train

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Reading West (Station), England and London Paddington Station, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading West to London Paddington 3 times a day. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, RailAir operates a bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £27–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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