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

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Carshalton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carshalton High Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Carshalton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Carshalton to Reading?

The distance between Carshalton and Reading is 51 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carshalton to Reading without a car is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Carshalton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Reading bus from?

Carshalton to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Carshalton High Street station.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Reading train from?

Carshalton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Carshalton station.

Train or bus from Carshalton to Reading?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Reading is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 30m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Carshalton to Reading bus arrive?

Carshalton to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Carshalton to Reading train arrive?

Carshalton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Carshalton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to Reading is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Carshalton to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Carshalton to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train via Farringdon Without
best
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Farringdontrain Sutton
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 30m
£40–57
Drive 43.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carshalton to Readingcar 43.3 mi
1h 5m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carshalton High Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 28m
£30–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carshalton to Readingtaxi 43.3 mi
1h 5m
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Clapham Junctiontrain Epsom - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 55m
£22–35

Carshalton to Reading by train

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Carshalton to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carshalton High Street to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 28m.

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