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

The cheapest way to get from Crayford to Reading is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crayford to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Crayford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Crayford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crayford Bridge Sainsbury's and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Crayford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Crayford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crayford and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Crayford to Reading?

The distance between Crayford and Reading is 54 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crayford to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Crayford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crayford to Reading bus from?

Crayford to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.

Where do I catch the Crayford to Reading train from?

Crayford to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Crayford station.

Train or bus from Crayford to Reading?

The best way to get from Crayford to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Crayford to Reading bus arrive?

Crayford to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Crayford to Reading train arrive?

Crayford to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Crayford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Crayford to Reading is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Crayford to Reading.

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

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Crayford to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 96 bus

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Crayford to London Charing Crosstrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 37m
£38–61
Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crayford to Readingcar 56.8 mi
1h 26m
£14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Charing Crossbus N89 / ...
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 13m
£31–125
Train
1. Take the train from Crayford to London Waterloo Easttrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 27m
£27–40
Line 96 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Crayford Bridge Sainsbury's to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 96
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 32m
£40–41

Crayford to Reading by train and subway

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.8 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Crayford to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crayford Bridge Sainsbury's to Reading RailAir via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 13m.

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