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Pre-booked private transferorPrivate transfer to Reading?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Pre-booked private transfer reaches Paddington, and the whole of Zone 1 beyond it; the Private transfer to Reading does not. This goes to Reading, not London: the driver takes you to any address there.

The Private transfer to Reading is quicker: 45 min against 1 h 37. The Pre-booked private transfer varies between 45 and 97 minutes.

Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night. Private transfer to Reading: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Private transfer to Reading is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersPre-booked private transferPrivate transfer to ReadingDifference
1£82about £109£27
2£82about £109£27
3£82about £109£27
4£132about £109£23
5£132about £178£46
6£264about £178£86
7£264about £178£86
8£264about £356£92

The cheaper option changes at 4 travelers, from the Pre-booked private transfer to the Private transfer to Reading. The cheaper option changes at 5 travelers, from the Private transfer to Reading to the Pre-booked private transfer. The cheaper option changes at 6 travelers, from the Pre-booked private transfer to the Private transfer to Reading. The cheaper option changes at 8 travelers, from the Private transfer to Reading to the Pre-booked private transfer. That is the whole reason this comparison is not a single number.

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
45–97 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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