You’ve got the tickets, planned the must-see bands, packed your tent and stashed your supplies – now it’s time to figure out how to get to Reading Festival. You’re in luck, because this post will talk you through all the options on how to get there – whether you’re travelling from far away, or just around the corner!
Wondering how to get to Reading Festival from the train station? Good news - If you’re coming by train (or plane, and hopping on the RailAir 1 coach from Heathrow) Reading Train Station is the closest station to the festival site and is only a short 15 minute walk away. It’s a really easy route, and you’ll likely be walking with lots of other festival goers.
Our top tip: follow the sea of excited people carrying rucksacks! There are buses that you can jump on, but if you’re able to walk, you’ll probably get there quicker.
Reading Festival recommends you don’t drive to the festival site – instead, they suggest using public transport. They’ve partnered with Big Green Coach as their official travel partner, and pick up from 10 locations across the UK. Return fares start at £47 and you’ll need to book your seat in advance.
If you’re travelling from London, another option would be to get the Underground to Heathrow Airport and hop on the RailAir coach to Reading. RailAir coaches run up to every 20 minutes, pick up at Terminals 2, 3 and 5, and you don’t have to book in advance (although you can sometimes save a bit of cash if you do!)
If you do decide to drive, there are multiple car parks available. Depending on which campsite you’re staying at, you can choose whichever car park is closer. There are also day car parks available if you’re only spending the day. Again, these often sell out in advance, so you might be directed to a public car park in Reading – this might be expensive!
If you’re parking in the Green Car Park at King’s Meadow, you can hop on one of the shuttle boats to get to Green Gate, where you access the festival site. Thames River Cruise are operating these boats, so make sure you get on the right one. They’re included in your parking ticket price – you won’t have to pay more for the boat trip!
Whichever way you decide to travel to Reading Festival, it looks like it’s going to be a good one! So many huge names on the lineup across a huge range of genres. At least if you’re travelling by RailAir you can rely on our frequent and reliable service, so it won’t be a matter of ‘how to get to Reading Festival’ – it’ll be a ‘who to see at Reading Festival’ instead!
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