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

The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Reading is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Plumstead and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heavitree Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Plumstead and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Plumstead and arriving at Reading via Woolwich Dockyard and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Plumstead to Reading?

The distance between Plumstead and Reading is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plumstead to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Plumstead to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plumstead to Reading bus from?

Plumstead to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.

Where do I catch the Plumstead to Reading train from?

Plumstead to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.

Train or bus from Plumstead to Reading?

The best way to get from Plumstead to Reading is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £35 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Plumstead to Reading bus arrive?

Plumstead to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Plumstead to Reading train arrive?

Plumstead to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Plumstead to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Plumstead to Reading is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Plumstead to Reading.

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

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Plumstead to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 53 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Plumstead to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 15m
£31–49
Drive 51.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plumstead to Readingcar 51.5 mi
1h 22m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Horse Guards Paradebus N53
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 43m
£30–35
Line 53 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Lower Marshbus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 2m
£20–31

Plumstead to Reading by train

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Plumstead to Reading via Woolwich Dockyard and London Paddington in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Reading RailAir via Horse Guards Parade, Trafalgar Square, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 43m.

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