Reading to London Removals
A move from Reading to London covers roughly 47 road miles, usually around 54 min of driving via the M4.
At this distance your move is normally loaded, driven and unloaded in a single working day, so there is no need to be without your furniture overnight. We handle full house removals, man and van jobs, office moves, packing and storage on the Reading to London route, and you get a fixed written quote before you commit.
Your Reading to London move at a glance
- Road distance
- About 47 miles
- Typical drive time
- 54 min
- Main roads
- M4
- Move length
- Same-day move for most homes
- Direction
- Into London from the west
- Origin region
- South East England
How much does it cost to move from Reading to London?
Most two-bedroom homes moving from Reading to London fall between £630 to £850, including the crew, the vehicle, fuel and standard furniture protection. If your dates are flexible, a midweek slot for the Reading to London run is often cheaper than a Friday.
| Property size | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Studio / few items | £360 – £490 |
| 1 bedroom | £470 – £630 |
| 2 bedrooms | £630 – £850 |
| 3 bedrooms | £870 – £1,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,130 – £1,530 |
| 5+ bedrooms | £1,410 – £1,900 |
Guide prices only, based on about 47 road miles. Your fixed quote depends on how much you are moving, access at both ends, the date and any extras such as packing or storage.
Removal services from Reading to London
House removals from Reading to London
A dedicated crew and a correctly sized removal lorry for your whole home. We wrap furniture, protect floors and doorways at both addresses and load in the order you want to unpack in London. Most house moves on this route are completed the same day.
Man and van Reading to London
Not moving a whole house? A man and van covers the 47 miles to London for a smaller load, with the same care as a full removal. A man and van is usually the most cost-effective option for a studio or one-bedroom move on this route.
Office removals Reading to London
Relocating an office to London means planning around your staff and systems. We crate IT equipment, map furniture to your new floor plan and can work evenings or weekends.
Packing service
Our team can pack everything before the Reading to London drive, or just the fragile items such as glassware, mirrors and pictures. We supply double-walled boxes, wrapping paper, wardrobe cartons and mattress covers.
Storage between Reading and London
If your completion dates do not line up, we can collect in Reading, store your belongings securely and deliver to London when your new home is ready.
Piano and specialist items
Heavy and valuable items such as pianos, safes and antiques need planning. Tell us about them up front and we will bring the right kit to Reading.
Student moves
Heading between Reading and London for university? Shared or small-load moves keep the cost down, and we can collect from halls or a shared house at a time that suits you.
Arriving in London
The ULEZ covers almost all of Greater London, and the Congestion Charge applies in the centre on weekdays. For your Reading move, any zone charges are built into the fixed price.
Many London streets have permit parking or red routes. If there is no space outside, we can advise on a parking suspension from your borough council, which usually needs about two weeks' notice.
Moving into a London flat from Reading? Ask the building manager about lift reservations and loading times before the day.
Leaving Reading
Reading is within easy reach of London, so even larger moves are usually completed comfortably in one day.
When leaving Reading, give your utility suppliers and council at least a week's notice, and tell us about any access issues such as steep drives, steps or no parking outside.
How your Reading to London move works
Tell us about your move
Call, WhatsApp or fill in the quote form with your Reading and London addresses, your date and roughly what you are moving.
Get a fixed quote
We confirm the Reading to London price in writing, with nothing hidden. For larger homes we can do a video survey of your Reading property first.
Moving day in Reading
Your crew arrives at your Reading address at the agreed time, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle in the order you want to unpack.
Delivery to London
On arrival in London we place furniture where you want it, rebuild beds and wardrobes and take away the used wrapping.
Reading to London moving checklist
- Confirm parking and access at your London address
- Tell your bank, employer, GP and DVLA about your new London address
- Redirect your post with Royal Mail from your Reading address
- Defrost the fridge-freezer the day before you leave Reading
- Measure large furniture against doorways and stairs at the London property
- Arrange meter readings on moving day at both Reading and London
- Book your Reading to London move as early as you can, especially for a Friday or the end of the month
- Register with a GP and dentist near your new home in London
Reading to London removals: FAQs
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Moving the other way?
London to Reading removalsSame 47-mile route, in reverseNearby routes
- Lower Earley to London
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- Crowthorne to London
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- Sandhurst to London
- Maidenhead to London
- Camberley to London
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