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

The cheapest way to get from Dagenham to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dagenham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dagenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Dagenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Five Elms School and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dagenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dagenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Dagenham to Reading?

The distance between Dagenham and Reading is 53 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dagenham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Dagenham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dagenham to Reading bus from?

Dagenham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Five Elms School station.

Where do I catch the Dagenham to Reading train from?

Dagenham to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.

Train or bus from Dagenham to Reading?

The best way to get from Dagenham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Dagenham to Reading bus arrive?

Dagenham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Dagenham to Reading train arrive?

Dagenham to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Dagenham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dagenham to Reading is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Dagenham to Reading.

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

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Dagenham to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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 Romford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 21m
£32–50
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dagenham East station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 41m
£13–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Five Elms School to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 55m
£29–109
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Dagenham to Readingcar 55.6 mi
1h 29m
£14–20
Subway, train via Brent
1. Take the subway from Dagenham East station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2h 16m
£18–46

Dagenham to Reading by train

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Romford to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Five Elms School to Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 55m.

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