What is the cheapest way to get from West Drayton to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from West Drayton to Reading is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Drayton to Reading?

The fastest way to get from West Drayton to Reading is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between West Drayton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from West Drayton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Porters Way and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between West Drayton and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Drayton and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from West Drayton to Reading?

The distance between West Drayton and Reading is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Drayton to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from West Drayton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £10 - £35.

How long does it take to get from West Drayton to Reading?

The train from West Drayton to Reading takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Drayton to Reading bus from?

West Drayton to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the West Drayton to Reading train from?

West Drayton to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from West Drayton station.

Train or bus from West Drayton to Reading?

The best way to get from West Drayton to Reading is to train which takes 31 min and costs £10 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 56 min.

Where does the West Drayton to Reading bus arrive?

West Drayton to Reading bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Reading RailAir station.

Where does the West Drayton to Reading train arrive?

West Drayton to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from West Drayton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between West Drayton to Reading is 28 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from West Drayton to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from West Drayton to Reading?

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There are 4 ways to get from West Drayton to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from West Drayton to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
31 min
£10–35
Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Drayton to Readingcar 27.4 mi
30 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
56 min
£27–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Drayton to Readingtaxi 27.4 mi
30 min
£90–110

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between West Drayton, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from West Drayton to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 31 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, RailAir operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £25–30 and the journey takes 44 min.

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