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

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Reading is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £24 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Beckton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Reading via Custom House and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Beckton to Reading?

The distance between Beckton and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beckton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £24 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Beckton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Reading bus from?

Beckton to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Kingsford Way station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Reading train from?

Beckton to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.

Train or bus from Beckton to Reading?

The best way to get from Beckton to Reading is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Beckton to Reading bus arrive?

Beckton to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Beckton to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beckton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Reading is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Beckton to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Reading.

Beckton to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 129 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Custom House to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 18m
£24–67
Drive 49.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beckton to Readingcar 49.9 mi
1h 21m
£12–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Trafalgar Squarebus
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 28m
£29–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Leslie Road / Custom House Stationbus 300
2. Take the train from Custom House to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 53m
£32–67
Line 129 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to North Greenwich Stationbus 129
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 27m
£24–97

Beckton to Reading by train

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Reading via Custom House Station, Custom House, and London Paddington in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsford Way to Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 28m.

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