What is the cheapest way to get from Watford Station to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Watford Station to Reading is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford Station to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Watford Station to Reading is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shepherds Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Watford Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Watford Station station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Reading via Baker Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Watford Station to Reading?

The distance between Watford Station and Reading is 55 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

How do I travel from Watford Station to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Watford Station to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 25m and costs £26 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Watford Station to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Watford Station to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Station to Reading bus from?

Watford Station to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Shepherds Road station.

Where do I catch the Watford Station to Reading train from?

Watford Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Watford station.

Where does the Watford Station to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford Station to Reading train arrive?

Watford Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Baker Street station.

Can I drive from Watford Station to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Station to Reading is 33 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Watford Station to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Reading.

Watford Station to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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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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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Watford station to Baker Street stationsubway Metropolitan
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 25m
£26–66
Drive 33.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford Station to Readingcar 33.3 mi
57 min
£9–12
Line 725 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shepherds Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 15m
£29–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford Station to Readingtaxi 33.3 mi
57 min
£85–110
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Watford station to Harrow-on-the-Hill stationsubway
2. Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to Hayes & Harlington Stationbus Sl9
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
1h 52m
£16–47
Line 102 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Springbridge Nurseries to High Wycombe BusStnbus 102 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
3h 27m
£11–14

Watford Station to Reading by foot and bus

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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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