There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Beckenham by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Beckenham JunctionLondon Victoria - Orpington / ...
1h 33m£18–53Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Beckenham48.8 mi
1h 12m£12–18Train, line 176 bus
- Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
- Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdale176
2h 15m£35–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Beckenham48.8 mi
1h 12m£260–320Train, tram
- Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)
- Take the train from Richmond (London) to Wimbledon
- Take the tram from Wimbledon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop
2h 42m£23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
3h 18m£33–40
Reading to Beckenham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Beckenham is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Beckenham is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £18.
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.
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 33m.
The distance between Reading and Beckenham is 49 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Beckenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Reading to Beckenham, including transfers.
Reading to Beckenham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Beckenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Beckenham is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 3h 18m.
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 33m. 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.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
Train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Victoria to Beckenham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Beckenham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £4–7
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £7–11
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Reading to Richmond (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Richmond (London) to Wimbledon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Tram from Wimbledon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/trams/?cid=trams
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- £260–320
Station Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7475661060
- Website
- stationtaxi.square.site
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 1189 509 509
- Website
- capitalcarsreading.co.uk
Atlantic Cars
- Phone
- +44 118 910 10 10
- Website
- atlanticcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Beckenham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Beckenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Richmond (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Beckenham is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Reading to Beckenham.
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