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How to get fromReading to Beckenhamby train, bus, car, taxi or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 28m
    £18–55

  2. Drive 48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Beckenhamcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 13m
    £12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St to Bromley Road / St Georges Churchbus bus N3
    2h 31m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Haymarket / Jermyn Streetbus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket / Charles II Street to Manor Roadbus bus N3
    3h 48m

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Wimbledontrain train
    3. Take the tram from Wimbledon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram tram
    2h 41m
    £25–40

Reading to Beckenham by train and subway

Calendar474Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest 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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Manor Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Haymarket / Jermyn Street, and Haymarket / Charles II Street in around 3h 48m.

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