There are 4 ways to get from ExCeL London to Reading by train, car, or taxi
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Custom House to London PaddingtonElizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 16m£32–47Drive 48.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Reading48.6 mi
1h 16m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Reading48.6 mi
1h 16m£220–270Train
- Take the train from Custom House to ReadingElizabeth
1h 29m£23–45
ExCeL London to Reading by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 16m and costs £30 - £50.
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 ExCeL London and Reading is 46 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 16m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from ExCeL London to Reading, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
ExCeL London to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Reading is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from ExCeL London to Reading.
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What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Reading, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Reading via Custom House and London Paddington in around 1h 16m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- £23–45
- 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
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- £220–270
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
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
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