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How to get fromLewisham to Readingby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lewisham to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

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    1. Take the train from Lewisham to London Charing Crosstrain train Hayes / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 14m
    £32–48

  2. Drive 47.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Lewisham to Readingcar car 47.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Victoria Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 45m
    £33–91

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lewisham to Readingtaxi taxi 47.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £130–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to Canary Wharf DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 48m
    £24–38

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Roadbus bus Bl1
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 14m
    £20–59

Lewisham to Reading by train and subway

Calendar967Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lewisham, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Lewisham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Reading RailAir via Victoria Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 45m.

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