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

The cheapest way to get from Mottingham to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mottingham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Mottingham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Mottingham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beaconsfield Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Mottingham and Reading?

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

How far is it from Mottingham to Reading?

The distance between Mottingham and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mottingham to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 22m and costs £35 - £55.

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

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

Where do I catch the Mottingham to Reading bus from?

Mottingham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beaconsfield Road station.

Where do I catch the Mottingham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Mottingham to Reading?

The best way to get from Mottingham to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 22m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Mottingham to Reading bus arrive?

Mottingham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Victoria Station.

Where does the Mottingham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mottingham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Mottingham to Reading is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Mottingham to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Mottingham to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 161 bus

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Mottingham to London Charing Crosstrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 22m
£35–50
Drive 51.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mottingham to Readingcar 51.2 mi
1h 20m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beaconsfield Road to Victoria Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 11m
£33–123
Train
1. Take the train from Mottingham to London Waterloo Easttrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 12m
£24–41
Line 161 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mottingham / Prince Of Wales to Kingsman Streetbus 161
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 20m
£37–38

Mottingham to Reading by train and subway

506Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Mottingham 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 Beaconsfield Road to Reading RailAir via Victoria Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 11m.

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