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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bromley is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bromley is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bromley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bromley station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bromley North Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bromley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bromley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bromley South via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Reading to Bromley?

The distance between Reading and Bromley is 51 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bromley without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Reading to Bromley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bromley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Bromley train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Bromley?

The best way to get from Reading to Bromley is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Reading to Bromley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Bromley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Bromley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bromley is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Reading to Bromley.

Where can I stay near Bromley?

There are 19349+ hotels available in Bromley.

Reading to Bromley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 436 bus, and line 261 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Bromley by train, bus, or car

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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 Bromley Southtrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
1h 31m
£23–52
Drive 50.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Bromleycar 50.6 mi
1h 17m
£13–18
Train, line 436 bus, line 261 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 436
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bromley North Stationbus 261
2h 50m
£29–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Court Streetbus Sl3
2h 24m
£26–76
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 26m
£32–40

Reading to Bromley by train and subway

1072Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bromley South via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bromley North Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 26m.

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