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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Barking is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Barking is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barking. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ilford via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Barking?

The distance between Reading and Barking is 48 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Barking without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Reading to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barking train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Barking train arrive?

Reading to Barking train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ealing Broadway station.

Can I drive from Reading to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Barking is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Reading to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 19336+ hotels available in Barking.

Reading to Barking - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and subway

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to IlfordElizabeth
1h 14m
£15–46
Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Barking51.3 mi
1h 21m
£13–19
Train, subway via Ealing Broadway station
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing BroadwayElizabeth / ...
2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Barking stationDistrict
1h 58m
£19–37
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Barking stationDistrict
2h 17m
£16–27

Reading to Barking by train

1057Weekly Trains

1h 14mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Barking.

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ilford via London Paddington in around 1h 14m.

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