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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Eltham is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Eltham is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Eltham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Reading to Eltham?

The distance between Reading and Eltham is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Eltham without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 45m and costs £40 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Reading to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Eltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Eltham?

The best way to get from Reading to Eltham is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 45m and costs £40 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £100 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Reading to Eltham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Eltham is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Reading to Eltham.

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

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Reading to Eltham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Eltham by train, bus, or car

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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 Elthamtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 45m
£40–48
Drive 50 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Elthamcar 50 mi
1h 20m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21
3h 58m
£29–97
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Elthamtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
2h 18m
£20–40
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Woolwich Dockyardtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street
2h 22m
£24–41

Reading to Eltham by train and subway

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Eltham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 58m.

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