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How to get fromRussell Square Underground Station to Readingby train, car, taxi, subway, bus, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Russell Square Underground Station to Reading by train, car, taxi, subway, bus, or rideshare

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Road Station to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    49 min
    £17–58

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 35m
    £5

  3. Drive  42.7 mi

    1. Drive from Russell Square Underground Station to Readingcar car 42.7 mi
    1h
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square Underground Station to Readingtaxi taxi 42.7 mi
    1h
    £180–230

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 13m
    £29–60

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Russell Square station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 46m
    £36–41

Russell Square Underground Station to Reading by foot and train

Calendar1160Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Russell Square Underground Station, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Russell Square Underground Station to Reading via Tottenham Court Road Station and London Paddington in around 49 min.

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