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4.6Travel Information from Reading to London
 Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $16 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€10) • 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $16 (€15) • 23 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or Great Western Rail |
Take a train or bus to travel 36 miles (58 km) between Reading and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Reading to London.
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The best way to travel from Reading to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Reading to London: Journey Details
Getting into London from Reading is fast and easy, with a wide choice of buses and trains available every day of the week. Catching the train is easily the fastest route into the English capital, taking less than half an hour at any time of day and taking travelers in the UK to the heart of London. However, if you need to travel in the middle of the night, a bus connection via Heathrow may be more suitable. Buses are also a great option for anyone who needs to catch an international flight.
Return trips from London to Reading are also available.
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FAQs: Travel from Reading to London
Travel to London 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 Reading to London.
You can get from Reading to London 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to London:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€15) from Reading to London.
The fastest way to get to London from Reading is by train with an average travel time of 23 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 45 min on average.
The distance from Reading to London is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to London is:
- 31 buses a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Reading to 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 from Reading to London:
- Buses from Reading to London most often leave from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading and arrive in London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Reading to London:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Reading to London tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).
- Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line or first_great_western can take you to London by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for South Western Railway from Reading to London for $16 (€15).
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 12 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line or first_great_western 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Reading and London.
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