Hammersmith Flyover

A4/M4 Hammersmith Flyover has reopened with one lane in either direction for cars, vans and other light traffic. This will continue to be the case for the next four months. Drivers are still advised to avoid the area and it is advised to consider using the train. First Great Western operates four stations within 3.5 miles of the M4, all with car parking facilities and fast times into London Paddington:

• Theale Station (Ideally situated off Junction 12 of the M4).  Fastest Journey time during the morning peak is 43 minutes
• Slough Station (1.5 miles from junction 6 of the M4). Fastest Journey time during the morning peak is 19 minutes.
• Reading Station (3.5 miles from Junction 11 of the M4). Fastest Journey time during the morning peak is 29 minutes.
• Taplow Station (2 miles from junction 7 of the M4, via the A4). Fastest Journey time during the morning peak is 35 minutes.

There is also car park capacity at:

• Tilehurst
• Aldermaston
• Didcot Foxhall
• Oxford
• Chippenham (both car parks)

To plan your journey book your tickets here.

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*Standard network rates apply