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How to get fromWatford Station to Readingby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Watford station to Baker Street stationsubway subway Metropolitan
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    1h 12m
    £26–66

  2. Drive  33.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford Station to Readingcar car 33.3 mi
    57 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 725 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shepherds Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 724 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 15m
    £29–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watford Station to Readingtaxi taxi 33.3 mi
    57 min
    £140–180

  5. Subway, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Watford station to Harrow-on-the-Hill stationsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to Hayes & Harlington Stationbus bus Sl9
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    1h 52m
    £17–47

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 3bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 16m
    £30–38

Watford Station to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1169Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Watford Station, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Watford Station to Reading RailAir via Shepherds Road, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 15m.

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