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Hospital taxi Reading bookings with Reading Taxis cover appointments, visits and journeys home from the Royal Berkshire Hospital on Craven Road. Pre-book a pickup for your appointment time, add a return journey, and skip the hunt for a parking space. Call 0118 430 0018 any time, day or night, and tell us your department so your pickup point can be agreed in advance.
Quick Answers: Hospital Taxi Reading
How do I book a hospital taxi in Reading?
Call Reading Taxis on 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form, and give us your pickup address, appointment time and the hospital department. Private hire cars must be booked in advance, so reserving ahead is the reliable way to be collected on time, whether you need a ride to your appointment, a return trip, or both.
How far is the Royal Berkshire Hospital from Reading station?
The hospital describes itself as a 15-minute walk from Reading railway station. That suits many visitors, but a Reading Taxis car saves the walk if you are unwell, carrying bags or short on time. Ask us for a quote from your exact pickup address.
Can I get a quote for my hospital journey?
Yes, ask when you book. Hospital journey prices depend on your pickup address and whether you want a return trip, so Reading Taxis quotes each one individually rather than showing one flat fare. Our only published fare is Heathrow from £65. For hospital runs, call 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form with your pickup postcode.
Taxi Service to Royal Berkshire Hospital
Royal Berkshire Hospital, known locally as “the RBH” or “Royal Berks”, sits on Craven Road close to the town centre. It is a large multi-block site, so tell us which clinic or department you are attending when you book. That way your drop-off and collection point is agreed before the day, not worked out at the kerb.
Parking is the other reason people book ahead. The hospital says its car parks are in very high demand and suggests arranging to be dropped off and collected later where you can, which is exactly what a pre-booked taxi does. See the hospital’s own getting here guidance.
Who Our Hospital Taxi Is For
- Patients attending outpatient appointments, day procedures or follow-up visits
- Relatives and carers booking a journey for someone else
- Visitors arriving by train or from outside the centre
- Hospital staff needing a pre-booked early or late pickup
How to Book Your Hospital Taxi
Booking takes a couple of minutes. Here is what to have ready:
- Give your pickup and appointment details. Call 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form with your full pickup address or postcode, your appointment time and the hospital department.
- Ask for a return journey. Book it with your outward trip, or call us when you are ready to be collected.
- Ask for your quote. We quote hospital journeys individually, so you know the price before you travel.
Appointment times can change, so call us if you are running late or early.
Fares and Facts: Taxi to Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading Taxis does not publish a flat hospital fare, because the price depends on where you are collected and whether you want a return trip. Here is what we can tell you for certain, with the source:
| Journey | What we know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Reading station to the hospital | About a 15-minute walk | NHS location page |
| Reading station to the hospital | About 1.2 miles | Hospital getting-there map (PDF) |
| Park and ride to the hospital | Number 300 ‘hospital’ bus from Mereoak and Thames Valley Park | Hospital getting-there map (PDF) |
| Your address to the hospital | Get a quote | Reading Taxis, 0118 430 0018 |
Taxi, Walking or Park and Ride?
Walking from the station works for many visitors. A taxi makes more sense with limited mobility, luggage, a late appointment or a journey from outside the centre. The hospital also lists a number 300 park and ride bus from Mereoak and Thames Valley Park, which suits people who would rather drive part of the way. Whichever you choose, the hospital itself advises that parking is hard to find.
Areas We Cover Around Reading
Reading Taxis also collects from villages and suburbs around Reading. These areas have their own pages, and you can book a hospital run from any of them. Call 0118 430 0018 to confirm your pickup.
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Reading Taxis is a private taxi service. It does not replace NHS-arranged patient transport or emergency services. The hospital explains that its non-emergency patient transport is for people whose medical needs or mobility stop them using other transport. If that may apply to you, ask your hospital team. If you simply need a reliable, pre-booked ride, book with us.
Need a hospital taxi in Reading?
Call 0118 430 0018 or book online with your pickup address, appointment time and department.
Hospital Taxi Reading: Frequently Asked Questions
Reading Taxis recommends booking as soon as you have your appointment time, especially for early starts. Call 0118 430 0018 or use Book Now with your pickup address, appointment time and department. We take bookings 24/7, so you can arrange an early pickup without waiting for office hours.
Royal Berkshire Hospital is a large site on Craven Road with several departments. When you book with Reading Taxis, tell us which clinic or department you are attending and we will agree the drop-off point with you before you travel. Entrance arrangements can change, so we confirm each time rather than assume one entrance.
Yes. Reading Taxis can take a return booking when you reserve your outward journey, or you can call us when you are ready to be collected. Appointments can run late, so a call from the waiting area is often the simplest way to set your pickup time. Ask when booking about waiting arrangements.
From Reading station the hospital is about a 15-minute walk, so walking suits many visitors. Reading Taxis makes more sense if you have limited mobility, luggage, a late appointment or a journey from outside the centre. The hospital also lists a number 300 park and ride bus for people who prefer to drive part of the way.
No. Reading Taxis is a private taxi service, so it does not replace NHS-arranged patient transport or emergency services. If you may be eligible for NHS transport, ask your hospital team first. If you need a reliable, pre-booked ride to or from your appointment, call 0118 430 0018 and we will quote you.
Book Your Hospital Taxi in Reading
Ready to travel? Call Reading Taxis on 0118 430 0018, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk, or book online and we will take it from there. Contact us
Updated: October 2026
