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

The cheapest way to get from Caterham to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Caterham to Reading is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Caterham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Caterham station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Reading RailAir via South Terminal Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Caterham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caterham and arriving at Reading via Purley, Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Caterham to Reading?

The distance between Caterham and Reading is 59 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caterham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Caterham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caterham to Reading bus from?

Caterham to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Caterham station.

Where do I catch the Caterham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Caterham to Reading?

The best way to get from Caterham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h.

Where does the Caterham to Reading bus arrive?

Caterham to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Caterham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caterham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Caterham to Reading is 51 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Caterham to Reading.

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

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Caterham to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, line 400 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Caterham to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 58m
£46–72
Drive 50.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caterham to Readingcar 50.3 mi
58 min
£13–18
Line 400 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Caterham station to Gatwick South Terminalbus 400
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h
£36–62
Line 400 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caterham station to Redhill Bus Stationbus 400 / ...
2. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2h 6m
£17–37

Caterham to Reading by train

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Distance: 58.6 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Caterham to Reading via Purley, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caterham station to Reading RailAir via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h.

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