Train tracked
We monitor your train and shift the Reading town centre pickup for any delay automatically, at no extra cost.
Reading to Reading town centre · Rail station route
The Reading–Reading town centre run, priced before you travel: met on the concourse with a name board, your train tracked, and the fare from £47 fixed whatever the traffic does.

Instant fixed price
Reading StationReading town centre
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
On the day
Your driver waits on the concourse at Reading with a name board and a hand for your luggage, then takes you directly to Reading town centre. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
We monitor your train and shift the Reading town centre pickup for any delay automatically, at no extra cost.
The Reading–Reading town centre fare from £47 is agreed in advance — no meter.
Book the return and the same fixed fare brings you back to Reading when you're done.
A chauffeur who drives the Reading town centre road and reads its traffic without a satnav.
Choose your car
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
How to book
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
From a saloon to an executive van — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Weigh it up
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Reading to Reading town centre.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach + taxi | Varies · with changes | Cheapest | Fine light; a trial with cases |
| Metered taxi | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; it climbs in traffic |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | Met on the concourse, train tracked, straight to Reading town centre |
Worth knowing
Every road toll — and, where the route applies, the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ — is inside your price.
Heading back to Reading later? Book the return and we time the Reading town centre pickup to your train, at the same fixed fare.
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted — name, photo and number sent before the day.
Expect 10–20 min to Reading town centre. Because we track the train, the car leaves to match when you actually arrive, not the timetable.
Most of what goes wrong on a transfer goes wrong at the two ends — the meet and the price. From Reading to Reading town centre we take both off the table: your driver is on the concourse with your name, the luggage is theirs to carry, and the 10–20 min run is at a figure agreed when you book, not one that drifts with the traffic.
Reckon on 10–20 min for the drive, with 15 minutes of complimentary waiting so a slow arrival never costs you the car. Every toll, and the London charges where they apply, sits inside the fare — nothing to settle at the kerb.
Details
Common questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £47 for a saloon, confirmed before you book — the same fare holds in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
On the concourse with a name board. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Typically 10–20 min, depending on traffic and your exact address at Reading town centre.
Yes — the return is the same fixed fare and often discounted; we time the Reading town centre pickup to your onward train.
We track your train and move the pickup automatically, at no extra charge, with 15 minutes of complimentary waiting.
A saloon takes two large cases, an estate four, and our MPVs and vans far more. Tell us the load and the right vehicle is sent.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
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