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4.6Travel Information from St Albans to Reading
 Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $28 - $48 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $28 (€25) • 1 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $28 (€25) • 1 h 30 min |
 Popular travel companies | Arriva Herts and Essex or Thameslink |
Travel 33 miles (54 km) by bus or train from St Albans to Reading. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Arriva Herts and Essex or Thameslink among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from St Albans to Reading.
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The best way to travel from St Albans to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from St Albans 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 St Albans to Reading.
There are 2 travel options from St Albans to Reading: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Reading is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Reading:
Taking a train costs $20 (€18) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $48 (€43) for the same trip.
The fastest way from St Albans to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Reading that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 22 min on average.
Reading is approximately 33 miles (54 km) away from St Albans.
The average frequency per day from St Albans to Reading is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Reading from St Albans as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Albans to Reading:
The following travel companies offer services from St Albans to Reading:
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Rail or Tfl Rail to go to Reading by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Tfl Rail St Albans to Reading tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).
Yes, there are direct routes from St Albans to Reading with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Reading tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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