Travel Guides
If you are driving, the best way to get to Reading is by taking the M4 motorway. From London, take the M4 westbound and you will be in Reading in about an hour. If you are coming from the north, take the M40 and then merge onto the M4. There are several car parks available in the town centre, including the Oracle Riverside and Broad Street Mall car parks.
If you prefer to travel by train, Reading is easily accessible from London Paddington station. There are frequent trains running throughout the day and the journey takes around 25-30 minutes. There are also direct trains from other major cities in the UK, such as Birmingham and Southampton. Once you arrive at the station, it's a short walk into the town centre or you can catch a bus or taxi.
If you are coming from other local landmarks, such as the University of Reading, there are good bus connections available. The number 21 bus runs from the university to the town centre and takes around 20 minutes. If you are coming from nearby towns, such as Maidenhead or Wokingham, there are also good bus and train connections available.
The closest airport to Reading is London Heathrow Airport, which is approximately 24 miles away from the town center. The best route to take from the airport to Reading is by either taking the M4 motorway or using public transportation, such as the RailAir or National Express coach services. These options can take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic and mode of transport.