SHEERNESS → READING
Sheerness to Reading taxi.
Door to door from Sheerness to Reading: about 95 miles, typically 1 hr 55 – 2 hr 30. Fixed price agreed when you book, 24 hours a day.
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Reading is a big business centre in the Thames Valley, and home to one of the UK's best-known summer music festivals.
From Sheerness, Reading is about 95 miles by road, usually 1 hr 55 – 2 hr 30 door to door. The usual route is the A249, M20, M26, M25, M3, A322 and A329. There's no Dartford Crossing on this route, which makes the journey time more predictable.
It's a long drive, so we'll stop for a comfort break whenever you need one. You can sleep, read or work on the way, and arrive without the stress of changes, platforms and connections.
WHY PEOPLE BOOK
Going to Reading
- Business meetings in Reading's offices and business parks
- Reading Festival in August
- University moves: University of Reading
- Connecting with trains to the West Country
DROP-OFF POINTS
Where we take you in Reading
- Reading station
- Thames Valley Park and Green Park business parks
- University of Reading, Whiteknights
- Town-centre hotels
Or any other address in Reading and Berkshire: just tell us when you book.
TAXI OR TRAIN?
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By train
By train from Sheerness, Reading usually means at least three changes: the branch line to Sittingbourne, a train into London, a cross-London trip to London Paddington, then a train to Reading.
Fine if you're travelling light, but every change means carrying bags and a chance of missing a connection.
By taxi
One vehicle from your door in Sheerness to the address you need in Reading. Luggage goes in the boot, and you leave when it suits you, day or night.
Travelling as a family or group? You pay one fixed fare between you rather than a ticket each, and our 8-seater minibus keeps up to 8 people together.
MORE FROM SHEERNESS
Other cities we drive to.
Measured by road, closest first. Typical times; traffic can add more.
| Destination | Distance | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London | 53 mi | 1 hr 35 – 2 hr 20 |
| Brighton | 82 mi | 1 hr 40 – 2 hr 10 |
| Cambridge | 96 mi | 1 hr 55 – 2 hr 30 |
| Ipswich | 102 mi | 2 hr – 2 hr 35 |
| Milton Keynes | 111 mi | 2 hr 5 – 2 hr 45 |
| Portsmouth | 116 mi | 2 hr 10 – 2 hr 50 |
| Oxford | 124 mi | 2 hr 25 – 3 hr 10 |
| Southampton | 127 mi | 2 hr 30 – 3 hr 10 |
| Norwich | 151 mi | 3 hr – 3 hr 50 |
| Coventry | 153 mi | 2 hr 55 – 3 hr 50 |
| Bournemouth | 155 mi | 2 hr 55 – 3 hr 50 |
| Leicester | 158 mi | 3 hr – 3 hr 55 |
| Bath | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 – 4 hr 20 |
| Bristol | 171 mi | 3 hr 15 – 4 hr 15 |
| Birmingham | 175 mi | 3 hr 15 – 4 hr 15 |
| Nottingham | 184 mi | 3 hr 30 – 4 hr 35 |
| Cardiff | 203 mi | 3 hr 55 – 5 hr 5 |
| Sheffield | 218 mi | 4 hr 10 – 5 hr 25 |
| Exeter | 221 mi | 4 hr 20 – 5 hr 40 |
| Leeds | 244 mi | 4 hr 35 – 5 hr 55 |
| York | 251 mi | 4 hr 45 – 6 hr 10 |
| Manchester | 256 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr 20 |
| Liverpool | 268 mi | 5 hr – 6 hr 30 |
| Newcastle | 325 mi | 6 hr – 7 hr 50 |
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FAQ
Sheerness to Reading questions.
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How long is a taxi from Sheerness to Reading?
Usually 1 hr 55 – 2 hr 30 for the 95-mile drive, depending on traffic and any comfort breaks.
Does the route to Reading use the Dartford Crossing?
No. The usual route from Sheerness to Reading stays south of the Thames, so there's no Dartford Crossing.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. We agree the fare when you book, so traffic on the day doesn't change what you pay.
Can we stop for a break on the way?
Yes. On longer journeys, just tell the driver when you'd like a comfort break and they'll stop at the next services.
Can you bring us back too?
Yes. We can book your return from Reading at the same time, for the same day or a later date.
What if there are more than four of us?
Our 8-seater minibus takes up to 8 passengers with luggage, so the whole group travels together for one fixed fare.
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