What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle is to train and subway which takes 1h and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Reading and Elephant and Castle is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h and costs £30 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Reading to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Elephant and Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Reading to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Reading to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Elephant and Castle is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Reading to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 18006+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Reading to Elephant and Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Elephant and Castle by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle stationBakerloo
1h
£33–41
Drive 42.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Elephant and Castle42.4 mi
1h
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing CrossN9
2h 49m
£29–44
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Elephant and Castle42.4 mi
1h
£170–210
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London WaterlooReading - London Waterloo
1h 24m
£17–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
2. Take the bus from New Oxford Street to Elephant & Castle / London Rd188 / ...
1h 25m
£26–89

Reading to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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