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How to get fromThe Shard to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from The Shard to Reading by train, bus, 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 / ...
    1h 1m
    £20–63

  2. Drive 43.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Shard to Readingcar car 43.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 40m
    £29–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Shard to Readingtaxi taxi 43.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £400–490

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 34m
    £30–63

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 50m
    £18–44

The Shard to Reading by foot, subway, and train

Calendar1349Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Shard to Reading RailAir via London Bridge Station, Green Park station, Green Park Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 40m.

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