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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Reading is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Reading is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Reading?

The distance between Rayleigh and Reading is 73 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Rayleigh to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Reading train from?

Rayleigh to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Reading train arrive?

Rayleigh to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Reading is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Rayleigh to Reading.

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

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Rayleigh to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, car, line 25 bus, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 42m
£35–87
Drive 80.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Readingcar 80.7 mi
1h 46m
£20–29
Train via London
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 12m
£44–83
Line 25 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Richmond stationsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain
4h
£38–103

Rayleigh to Reading by train

382Weekly Trains

1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 42m.

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