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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Beckenham is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Beckenham is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Beckenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Chinese Garage via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Beckenham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Beckenham Junction via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Reading to Beckenham?

The distance between Reading and Beckenham is 49 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Beckenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Reading to Beckenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Beckenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Beckenham train from?

Reading to Beckenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Beckenham?

The best way to get from Reading to Beckenham is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Reading to Beckenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Beckenham train arrive?

Reading to Beckenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Richmond (London) station.

Can I drive from Reading to Beckenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Beckenham is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Reading to Beckenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Beckenham?

There are 19662+ hotels available in Beckenham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Beckenham Junctiontrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
1h 30m
£18–53
Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Beckenhamcar 48.8 mi
1h 13m
£12–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St to Bromley Road / St Georges Churchbus N3
2h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3h 18m
£33–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Beckenhamtaxi 48.8 mi
1h 13m
£260–320
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Wimbledontrain
3. Take the tram from Wimbledon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram
2h 40m
£23–49

Reading to Beckenham by train and subway

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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 30m. 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 18m.

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