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4.6Travel Information between London and Reading
 Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $16 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€10) • 1 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $16 (€14) • 23 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or Great Western Rail |
Travel 36 miles (58 km) by train or bus from London to Reading. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Reading.
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How to get from London to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Reading
Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Reading.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Reading: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Reading is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Reading:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Reading costing on average $16 (€14).
The fastest way to get to Reading from London is by train with an average travel time of 23 min.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 36 miles (58 km) between London and Reading.
The average frequency per day from London to Reading is:
- 31 buses per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Reading from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Reading:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from London to Reading depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from London to Reading depart from London Euston to Reading.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Reading:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Reading tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, first_great_western or Elizabeth Line to go to Reading by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find South Western Railway London to Reading tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Reading with the following travel companies:
- 12 direct buses per day with.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, first_great_western or Elizabeth Line.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Reading.
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