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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Clapham is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Clapham is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Clapham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Clapham Common via London Heathrow Airport and Sloane Square Station / Lower Sloane Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Clapham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Clapham Common via London Paddington and Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Reading to Clapham?

The distance between Reading and Clapham is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Clapham without a car is to train and subway via London Paddington which takes 1h 11m and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Reading to Clapham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Clapham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Clapham train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Clapham?

The best way to get from Reading to Clapham is to bus which takes 3h and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Reading to Clapham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Clapham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Clapham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Clapham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Reading to Clapham.

Where can I stay near Clapham?

There are 20683+ hotels available in Clapham.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Clapham by train, subway, bus, 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 via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Clapham Commonsubway Northern
1h 11m
£21–50
Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Claphamcar 42.1 mi
59 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to London Victoriabus Uk043 / ...
3h
£34–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Claphamtaxi 42.1 mi
59 min
£120–150
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Clapham Commonsubway Northern
1h 23m
£27–78
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
1h 26m
£14–40

Reading to Clapham by bus and foot

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Distance: 42.4 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Clapham Common via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, and Sloane Square Station / Lower Sloane Street in around 3h. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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