What is the cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Reading?

The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Reading is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from South Kensington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Palace Gate and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from South Kensington station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Road station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from South Kensington to Reading?

The distance between South Kensington and Reading is 38 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.

How do I travel from South Kensington to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from South Kensington to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 54 min and costs £18 - £60.

How long does it take to get from South Kensington to Reading?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from South Kensington to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Kensington to Reading bus from?

South Kensington to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Palace Gate station.

Where do I catch the South Kensington to Reading train from?

South Kensington to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Gloucester Road station.

Where does the South Kensington to Reading bus arrive?

South Kensington to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the South Kensington to Reading train arrive?

South Kensington to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Paddington station.

Can I drive from South Kensington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between South Kensington to Reading is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from South Kensington to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Reading.

South Kensington to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Kensington to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Paddington stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
54 min
£18–58
Drive 38.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Kensington to Readingcar 38.6 mi
46 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palace Gate to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 55m
£27–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Readingtaxi 38.6 mi
46 min
£280–340
Subway, train via Ealing Broadway station
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 21m
£19–67
Subway, train via Richmond (London)
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 50m
£20–58

South Kensington to Reading by subway and train

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between South Kensington, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Palace Gate to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 55m.

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