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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Clapton is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Clapton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Clapton?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Clapton via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Reading to Clapton?

The distance between Reading and Clapton is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Clapton without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £22 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Reading to Clapton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Clapton train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Clapton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Clapton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Clapton is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Reading to Clapton.

Where can I stay near Clapton?

There are 20647+ hotels available in Clapton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Clapton by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 19m
£23–51
Drive 46.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Claptoncar 46.1 mi
1h 14m
£12–16
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Finsbury Park stationsubway Piccadilly
2h 29m
£31–54
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Claptontaxi 46.1 mi
1h 14m
£550–700
Train, line 254 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Heath Road to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus 254 / ...
1h 42m
£25–74

Reading to Clapton by train and foot

526Weekly Services

1h 19mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 42 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.

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