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 £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

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 8m and costs £10 - £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 Coulsdon Library and arriving at Reading RailAir via Redhill Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

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 Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Coulsdon to Reading?

The distance between Coulsdon and Reading is 56 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 via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 24m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m 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 Redhill Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coulsdon to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Coulsdon to Reading?

The best way to get from Coulsdon to Reading is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 24m and costs £26 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Coulsdon to Reading bus arrive?

Coulsdon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Coulsdon to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coulsdon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Coulsdon to Reading is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Coulsdon to Reading.

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Coulsdon to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Coulsdon to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Farringdon Without
best
1. Take the train from Coulsdon South to Farringdontrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 24m
£27–77
Drive 44.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coulsdon to Readingcar 44.4 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 51m
£36–47
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Coulsdon to Readingtaxi 44.4 mi
1h 8m
£120–160
Train
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 54m
£22–52
Line 405 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coulsdon Library to Redhill Bus Stationbus 405
2. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 59m
£22–43

Coulsdon to Reading by train

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Distance: 55.8 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Coulsdon South to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coulsdon Library to Reading RailAir via Redhill Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 51m.

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