What is the cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading is to line 302 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Welwyn Garden City and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Welwyn Garden City to Reading. However, there are services departing from Russellcroft Road and arriving at Friar Street via Marlowes and High Wycombe BusStn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Welwyn Garden City and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Welwyn Garden City to Reading. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Welwyn Garden City to Reading?

The distance between Welwyn Garden City and Reading is 59 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.

How do I travel from Welwyn Garden City to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 26m and costs £27 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to Reading bus from?

Welwyn Garden City to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Russellcroft Road station.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to Reading train from?

Welwyn Garden City to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn Garden City station.

Train or bus from Welwyn Garden City to Reading?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 26m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus, which costs £11 - £15 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to Reading bus arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marlowes station.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to Reading train arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Welwyn Garden City to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Welwyn Garden City to Reading is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Welwyn Garden City to Reading.

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There are 5 ways to get from Welwyn Garden City to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to King's Crosstrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 26m
£28–80
Line 302 bus, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Russellcroft Road to Marlowesbus 302
2. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
4h 51m
£12–15
Drive 49.6 mi
1. Drive from Welwyn Garden City to Readingcar 49.6 mi
1h 9m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Welwyn Garden City to Readingtaxi 49.6 mi
1h 9m
£750–900
Train
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Moorgatetrain Welwyn Garden City - Moorgate
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 12m
£38–82

Welwyn Garden City to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 58.6 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Welwyn Garden City, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Russellcroft Road to Friar Street via Marlowes and High Wycombe BusStn in around 4h 51m.

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