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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Catford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Catford. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Catford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Catford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Catford Bridge via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Reading to Catford?

The distance between Reading and Catford is 46 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Catford without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 28m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Reading to Catford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Catford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Catford train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Catford?

The best way to get from Reading to Catford is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 28m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Reading to Catford bus arrive?

Reading to Catford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Catford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Catford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Catford is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Reading to Catford.

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

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Where can I stay near Catford?

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Reading to Catford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Catford 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 Charing Cross to Catford Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
1h 28m
£39–47
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Catfordcar 47.7 mi
1h 17m
£12–17
Train, line 47 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to The Catford Centrebus 47
2h 25m
£16–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
3. Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hallbus
3h 39m
£29–87
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Catfordtaxi 47.7 mi
1h 17m
£250–310
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2h
£22–52

Reading to Catford by train and subway

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Catford Bridge via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 3h 39m.

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