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

The cheapest way to get from New Eltham to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from New Eltham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between New Eltham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from New Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dunkery Road / Mottingham 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 New Eltham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from New Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from New Eltham and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from New Eltham to Reading?

The distance between New Eltham and Reading is 49 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from New Eltham to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 25m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from New Eltham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Eltham to Reading bus from?

New Eltham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Dunkery Road / Mottingham Road station.

Where do I catch the New Eltham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from New Eltham to Reading?

The best way to get from New Eltham to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 25m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the New Eltham to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the New Eltham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New Eltham to Reading?

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

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

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from New Eltham to London Charing Crosstrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 25m
£33–50
Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Eltham to Readingcar 51.7 mi
1h 20m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkery Road / Mottingham 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
£33–121
Train
1. Take the train from New Eltham to London Waterloo Easttrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 15m
£24–41
Line 161 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Station / Sherard Road to Kingsman Streetbus 161
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 25m
£35–89

New Eltham to Reading by train and subway

526Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from New Eltham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkery Road / Mottingham 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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