What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading?

The fastest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between St Albans Cathedral and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans Cathedral to Reading. However, there are services departing from Abbey and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St Albans Cathedral and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from St Albans Cathedral to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from St Albans Cathedral to Reading?

The distance between St Albans Cathedral and Reading is 61 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

How do I travel from St Albans Cathedral to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £28 - £85.

How long does it take to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Albans Cathedral to Reading bus from?

St Albans Cathedral to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Abbey station.

Where do I catch the St Albans Cathedral to Reading train from?

St Albans Cathedral to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from St Albans City station.

Train or bus from St Albans Cathedral to Reading?

The best way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £28 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the St Albans Cathedral to Reading bus arrive?

St Albans Cathedral to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the St Albans Cathedral to Reading train arrive?

St Albans Cathedral to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from St Albans Cathedral to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans Cathedral to Reading is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from St Albans Cathedral to Reading.

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There are 5 ways to get from St Albans Cathedral to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 33m
£28–80
Drive 41.9 mi
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1. Drive from St Albans Cathedral to Readingcar 41.9 mi
1h 2m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Abbey to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 50m
£29–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Albans Cathedral to Readingtaxi 41.9 mi
1h 2m
£110–140
Line 1 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
4h 3m
£12–15

St Albans Cathedral to Reading by foot and train

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between St Albans Cathedral, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from St Albans Cathedral to Reading via St Albans City, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Albans Cathedral to Reading RailAir via Abbey, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 50m.

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