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How to get fromSt Albans City to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from St Albans City to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 20m
    £29–76

  2. Drive 42.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Albans City to Readingcar car 42.6 mi
    1h 4m
    £11–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 724 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 59m
    £29–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Albans City to Readingtaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h 4m
    £120–150

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 44m
    £38–76

  6. Line 1 bus, line 850 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus bus 850
    4h 2m
    £12–15

St Albans City to Reading by train

Calendar1256Weekly Trains
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from St Albans City to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Albans City to Reading RailAir via St Peter's Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 59m.

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