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What is the best way to travel from Maidenhead to Reading?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Reading from Maidenhead. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 41m
£14
£18
240
Train
0h 26m
£9
£10
6

What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Maidenhead?

You can reach Reading with just £9 by taking a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR), but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £14
Friday
from £9
Saturday
from £9
Sunday
from £14
Monday
from £9
Tuesday
from £14
Wednesday
from £14

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    11:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    0h 44m
    0
    11:21
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 9m
    0
    00:32
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    01:41
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 36m
    0
    06:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    06:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 29m
    0
    06:49
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 28m
    0
    07:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:47
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    13:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    17:10
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 9m
    0
    00:32
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    01:41
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    07:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    08:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    08:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    09:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    09:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    08:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    08:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    1h 0m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:10
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 34m
    0
    08:52
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    09:26
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 36m
    0
    06:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    06:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 29m
    0
    06:49
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 28m
    0
    07:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:47
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    07:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    04:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    07:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    07:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24

What are the fastest trips from Maidenhead to Reading?

You can get to Reading from Maidenhead in just 0h 26m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 0h 44m
Friday
from 0h 27m
Saturday
from 0h 26m
Sunday
from 1h 0m
Monday
from 0h 27m
Tuesday
from 1h 1m
Wednesday
from 1h 1m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Rail Air
    0h 44m
    0
    11:21
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:05
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    0h 44m
    0
    12:01
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:45
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    11:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 27m
    0
    07:49
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    08:16
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 28m
    0
    07:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:47
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 29m
    0
    06:49
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 36m
    0
    06:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    06:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:41
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    07:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    08:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    08:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    09:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    09:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 26m
    0
    10:14
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    10:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:41
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Rail Air
    1h 0m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:10
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    1h 0m
    0
    04:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:40
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 27m
    0
    07:49
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    08:16
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 28m
    0
    07:19
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:47
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 29m
    0
    06:49
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 34m
    0
    08:52
    Maidenhead
    Cookham Train Station
    09:26
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £9
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    04:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    05:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:41
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:41
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:11
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • Rail Air
    1h 1m
    0
    04:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:41
    Reading
    Festival
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Maidenhead to Reading

What are the most popular stations in Maidenhead and Reading?

In Maidenhead, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Frascati Way or Cookham Train Station, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Maidenhead? With 7 connections between 1 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Maidenhead and Reading, you can pay as low as £9 with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Reading in just 0h 26m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Maidenhead and Reading are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Rail Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Maidenhead and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Taplow or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Maidenhead to Reading?

The most popular companies between Maidenhead and Reading, are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Rail Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and Rail Air

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)

All you need to know when you travel from Maidenhead to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Maidenhead to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Maidenhead to Reading

How can I reach Reading from Maidenhead?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Reading from Maidenhead.

How far is Reading from Maidenhead?

The distance between Maidenhead and Reading is 18.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Maidenhead and Reading?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 3 kgs, and a flight 5 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Maidenhead to Reading?

You can get to Reading with just £9 by taking a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

What is the fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Reading?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 0h 26m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

More routes to Maidenhead and to Reading

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Maidenhead and to Reading. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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