There are 5 ways to get from Custom House to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Custom House to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 1m£33–47Drive 49.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Custom House to Readingcar 49.3 mi
1h 18m£13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Dock Road to Trafalgar Squarebus
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 22m£30–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Custom House to Readingtaxi 49.3 mi
1h 18m£230–280Train
- Take the train from Custom House to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 16m£27–55
Custom House to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Custom House to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Custom House to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Custom House to Reading. However, there are services departing from Victoria Dock Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Custom House and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Custom House and Reading is 45 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.
The best way to get from Custom House to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Custom House to Reading, including transfers.
Custom House to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Victoria Dock Road station.
Custom House to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
The best way to get from Custom House to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 1m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £35 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Custom House, Greater London, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Custom House to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Dock Road to Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Custom House to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Victoria Dock Road to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- £230–280
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
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More Questions & Answers
Custom House to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
Custom House to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Custom House to Reading is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Custom House to Reading.
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