What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Reading is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £24 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Barking to Reading?

The distance between Barking and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £24 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Barking to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Reading train from?

Barking to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.

Where does the Barking to Reading train arrive?

Barking to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Barking to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Reading is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Barking to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Reading?

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Barking to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Reading by train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 10m
£24–67
Drive 52.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to Readingcar 52.2 mi
1h 22m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Margaret Street /Oxford Circusbus N15
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 4m
£20–116
Subway, train via Ealing Broadway station
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2h 7m
£29–91
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 34m
£30–82

Barking to Reading by train

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Ilford to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 10m.

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