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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Beckenham by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train via London Paddington

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Beckenham Junctiontrain train London Victoria - Orpington / ...
    1h 34m
    £23–70

  2. Drive 48.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Reading to Beckenhamcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 13m
    £12–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    3h 17m
    £30–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Beckenhamtaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 13m
    £260–320

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Victoria stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Beckenham Junctiontrain train
    1h 55m
    £24–75

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to New Beckenhamtrain train London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
    2h 7m
    £21–48

Reading to Beckenham by train and subway

Calendar490Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Beckenham, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Beckenham Junction via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Chinese Garage via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 17m.

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