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How to get fromSomerset House to Readingby subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset House to Reading by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Paddington stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 7m
    £19–60

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 21m
    £5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Savoy Street to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 26m
    £27–32

  4. Train via Tottenham Court Road Station

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 15m
    £27–55

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 40m
    £17–40

  6. Drive 42 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset House to Readingcar car 42 mi
    58 min
    £11–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Somerset House to Readingtaxi taxi 42 mi
    58 min
    £310–370

Somerset House to Reading by foot, subway, and train

Calendar1348Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Somerset House, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Somerset House to Reading RailAir via Savoy Street and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 59 min.

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