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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Reading is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Reading is to train and line 18 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £30 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Reading. However, there are services departing from Grays and arriving at Reading via Aldgate station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Grays to Reading?

The distance between Grays and Reading is 62 miles. The road distance is 64.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Reading without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Grays to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Reading train from?

Grays to Reading train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.

Where does the Grays to Reading train arrive?

Grays to Reading train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Grays to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Reading is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Grays to Reading.

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

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Grays to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, car, and subway

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

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from Euston Station to Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venicebus 18
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 39m
£30–78
Drive 63.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grays to Readingcar 63.7 mi
1h 41m
£16–23
Train via London
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 41m
£27–80
Train
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 10m
£35–74
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 57m
£34–109

Grays to Reading by train, foot, and bus

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Grays to Reading via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 41m.

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