What is the cheapest way to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Shepherd's Bush and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepherd's Bush to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shepherd's Bush Green / Uxbridge Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Shepherd's Bush and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Shepherd's Bush to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shepherd's Bush and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

The distance between Shepherd's Bush and Reading is 38 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

How do I travel from Shepherd's Bush to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £17 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shepherd's Bush to Reading bus from?

Shepherd's Bush to Reading bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from Hammersmith Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shepherd's Bush to Reading train from?

Shepherd's Bush to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

The best way to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading is to train which takes 59 min and costs £17 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Shepherd's Bush to Reading bus arrive?

Shepherd's Bush to Reading bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Shepherd's Bush to Reading train arrive?

Shepherd's Bush to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepherd's Bush to Reading is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Shepherd's Bush to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Shepherd's Bush to Reading?

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There are 6 ways to get from Shepherd's Bush to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
59 min
£18–59
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepherd's Bush to Readingcar 37.3 mi
48 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Pl-3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 50m
£31–43
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepherd's Bush to Readingtaxi 37.3 mi
48 min
£470–600
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Shepherd's Bush to Ealing Broadway stationsubway Central
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 12m
£17–55
Line 49 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shepherd's Bush to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus 49
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 28m
£18–42

Shepherd's Bush to Reading by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Shepherd's Bush, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 40 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shepherd's Bush Green / Uxbridge Road to Reading RailAir via Hammersmith Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 50m.

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