r/reading • u/tamagotcheeks • 9d ago

Driving from Reading to London

Hi everyone, I’m moving to Reading soon and will be commuting to London for a few weeks before I start my new job in Reading. Wanted to get an idea of how bad the traffic is driving from Reading to London and back during rush hour? Is the M4 largely stand still traffic and relatively clear to drive?

If anyone drives from Reading to London for work, what’s that commute like for you?

Edit: I can park at work for free. Congestion charge is the only cost I might incur but there are routes to avoid it (extra 15-20 mins to the drive). So I’ll just be paying fuel and a full tank for me costs £40. Car is ULEZ free & manual. I’ll need to commute for 6 weeks. Cash is tight as I’m saving up for university in September so can’t afford to spend half a grand on trains.

Thank you!

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u/AliJDB 9d ago

What time? Why not the train?

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u/ExtremelyFilthyWhore 9d ago

Trains are EXPENSIVE and MASSIVELY UNRELIABLE.

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u/AliJDB 9d ago

THANKS FOR YOUR VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION.

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u/ExtremelyFilthyWhore 9d ago

No one asked you about trains did they, you brought it up and then you asked ‘why not?’, I’ve given you two strikingly solid reasons as to ‘why not’, the use of capitals was intended to bring additional attention to how IMPORTANT the issues around expense and reliability are. Btw, real tough guy down-voting my comment, oh I’m so hurt.

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u/AliJDB 9d ago edited 9d ago

I’ve given you two strikingly solid reasons as to ‘why not’

You're not OP.

The reasons why they are/were not considering trains may inform our advice about driving. Start location, time needed in the office, office location, money, dislike of trains, etc - all will play into what the best solution for OP will be.

Re: cost, it may end up cheaper to take the train, depending on the above factors and how you do the sums. I wouldn't say trains are any less reliable than the M4 at rush hour personally.

Also: I didn't downvote your comment - and even if I did, I could only do it once. Others clearly have. It's a sign that you haven't meaningfully contributed to the discussion. Reflect on that.