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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Eltham to Reading?

The distance between Eltham and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Eltham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Reading bus from?

Eltham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Eltham to Reading?

The best way to get from Eltham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £100 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Eltham to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eltham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eltham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Reading is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Eltham to Reading.

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

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Eltham to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 286 bus, and line 188 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eltham to London Charing Crosstrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 22m
£35–56
Drive 50.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eltham to Readingcar 50.4 mi
1h 19m
£13–18
Line 286 bus, line 188 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sarkbus 286
2. Take the bus from Greenwich Church Street to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus 188 / ...
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain
3h 14m
£20–95
Line 161 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Kingsman Streetbus 161
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 12m
£36–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Charing Crossbus N21
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 34m
£29–98

Eltham to Reading by train and subway

176Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Eltham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 34m.

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