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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Carshalton is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Carshalton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Carshalton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Carshalton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Carshalton High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Carshalton?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Carshalton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Carshalton via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Reading to Carshalton?

The distance between Reading and Carshalton is 51 miles. The road distance is 43.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Carshalton without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Reading to Carshalton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Carshalton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Carshalton train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Carshalton?

The best way to get from Reading to Carshalton is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Reading to Carshalton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Carshalton train arrive?

Reading to Carshalton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Reading to Carshalton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Carshalton is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Reading to Carshalton.

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

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Where can I stay near Carshalton?

There are 18782+ hotels available in Carshalton.

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Carshaltontrain London Victoria - Sutton / ...
1h 41m
£20–52
Drive 43.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Carshaltoncar 43.2 mi
1h 5m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Carshalton High Streetbus Sl7
2h 31m
£30–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Carshaltontaxi 43.2 mi
1h 5m
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Carshaltontrain London Victoria - Sutton / ...
1h 52m
£17–46
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Carshaltontrain West Hampstead Thameslink - Sutton / ...
2h 5m
£36–84

Reading to Carshalton by train and subway

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Carshalton, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Carshalton via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Carshalton High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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