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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Purley to Reading?

The distance between Purley and Reading is 54 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 28m and costs £26 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Purley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Reading bus from?

Purley to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Reading train from?

Purley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Reading?

The best way to get from Purley to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 28m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Purley to Reading bus arrive?

Purley to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Reading train arrive?

Purley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Purley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Reading is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Purley to Reading.

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

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Purley to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Purley to Reading

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Purley to Reading. The best route is Train via London Paddington, a distance of 61.066 km.

Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 28m
£26–71
Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Readingcar 45.3 mi
1h 10m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 24m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Readingtaxi 45.3 mi
1h 10m
£130–160
Train
1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 45m
£25–48
Train #2
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 49m
£22–51

Purley to Reading by train

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Distance: 54.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 24m.

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