There are 3 ways to get from Shenfield to Reading by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shenfield to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 35m£34–92Drive 68.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shenfield to Readingcar 68.9 mi
1h 37m£18–25Train via Stratford station
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 22m£28–64
Shenfield to Reading by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenfield to Reading is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Shenfield to Reading is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Shenfield to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shenfield and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Shenfield and Reading is 61 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Shenfield to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £95.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Shenfield to Reading, including transfers.
Shenfield to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Shenfield station.
Shenfield to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenfield to Reading is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Shenfield to Reading.
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What companies run services between Shenfield, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Shenfield to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Shenfield to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
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