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 11m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Barking. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at North Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Reading to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barking bus from?

Reading to Barking bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barking train from?

Reading to Barking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Barking?

The best way to get from Reading to Barking is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Reading to Barking bus arrive?

Reading to Barking bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Barking train arrive?

Reading to Barking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington 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?

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Reading to Barking - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Barking by train, bus, 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 Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth
1h 11m
£34–45
Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Barkingcar 51.3 mi
1h 21m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to North Streetbus N15
3h 48m
£31–105
Train, subway via Ealing Broadway station
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Barking stationsubway District
1h 57m
£19–33
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Barking stationsubway District
2h 15m
£16–33

Reading to Barking by train

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1h 11mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Barking.

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to North Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Charing Cross in around 3h 48m.

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