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

The cheapest way to get from Coulsdon to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coulsdon to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Coulsdon and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Coulsdon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portnalls Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Coulsdon and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Coulsdon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Coulsdon South and arriving at Reading via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Coulsdon to Reading?

The distance between Coulsdon and Reading is 52 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coulsdon to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Coulsdon to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coulsdon to Reading bus from?

Coulsdon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coulsdon to Reading train from?

Coulsdon to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.

Train or bus from Coulsdon to Reading?

The best way to get from Coulsdon to Reading is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Coulsdon to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coulsdon to Reading train arrive?

Coulsdon to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Coulsdon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Coulsdon to Reading is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Coulsdon to Reading.

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

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

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

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 Redhill to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 46m
£23–46
Drive 44.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coulsdon to Readingcar 44.4 mi
1h 7m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 25m
£32–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Coulsdon to Readingtaxi 44.4 mi
1h 7m
£120–160
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Coulsdon South to Clapham Junctiontrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 56m
£23–48

Coulsdon to Reading by train

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Distance: 51.6 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redhill to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portnalls Road to Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 25m.

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