Reading
A day in London from Reading
Up to town from Reading. Mayfair is 55 minutes away (40.6 miles) via the A4, A3290 and M4. The City of London is 66 minutes, Kensington 46. Reading is in Berkshire. Historic England lists Reading's St Laurence's Church at Grade I.
How the day runs
In Reading, collection is at the house at the hour you set. Between stops the chauffeur waits nearby or circles, so there is no parking to find. Home to Reading is 56 minutes via the A4, M4 and A3290. Wokingham and Woodley, both nearby, are 51 minutes and 51 minutes from Mayfair respectively. From the Oxford base, Reading is 25.9 miles and 54 minutes via the A4144 and A423.
- Reading to Mayfair, London55 min, 40.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Mayfair, London to Reading56 min, 40.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Reading is in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Laurence's Church, in central Reading, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOpenStreetMap records a population of about 163,000 for Reading.
Source: openstreetmap.orgAbbey Gateway, in central Reading, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukReading Minster, in central Reading, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Reading by road is Reading (RDG), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgReading station is on the Great Western Main Line and North Downs Line.
Source: wikidata.orgReading station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Reading into London?
55 minutes to Mayfair (40.6 miles) in clear traffic; weekday mornings take longer.
Is the train not quicker?
Reading station is on the doorstep; the car goes door to door with no change and no luggage on the platform.
Will the chauffeur stay with us in London?
Yes. The chauffeur stays with the car and brings it to each stop.
Can we come home late?
Yes. The return to Reading is 56 minutes, at whatever time suits.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.