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How to get fromWestminster to Readingby train, bus, rideshare, subway, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    37 min
    £14–55

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 10m
    £5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 53m
    £29–42

  4. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    1h 37m
    £39–70

  5. Drive 40.8 mi

    1. Drive from Westminster to Readingcar car 40.8 mi
    54 min
    £10–15

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Westminster to Readingtaxi taxi 40.8 mi
    54 min
    £300–360

Westminster to Reading by train

Calendar1850Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Westminster, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 1h 53m.

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