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How to get fromSt James's Square to Readingby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from St James's Square to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    55 min
    £17–61

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 17m
    £5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 14m
    £27–33

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 15m
    £28–60

  5. Line 88 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Circus to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 12m
    £18–54

  6. Drive 41 mi

    1. Drive from St James's Square to Readingcar car 41 mi
    54 min
    £10–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St James's Square to Readingtaxi taxi 41 mi
    54 min
    £170–210

St James's Square to Reading by foot and train

Calendar295Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.4 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between St James's Square, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St James's Square to Reading RailAir via Piccadilly Circus and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 14m.

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