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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bow is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bow is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bow?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bow station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bromley-by-Bow station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Bow?

The distance between Reading and Bow is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bow without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 18m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Reading to Bow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bow train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Bow train arrive?

Reading to Bow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Bow?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bow is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Reading to Bow.

Where can I stay near Bow?

There are 13758+ hotels available in Bow.

Reading to Bow - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Bow by train, subway, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Paddington to Bromley-by-Bow stationsubway Hammersmith & City
1h 18m
£22–69
Drive 46.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Bowcar 46.5 mi
1h 15m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Bowtaxi 46.5 mi
1h 15m
£210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
1h 26m
£31–63
Train, subway via Richmond (London)
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Bromley-by-Bow stationsubway District
2h 8m
£26–70

Reading to Bow by train and subway

804Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bow, Greater London, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Canary Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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