What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to New Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to New Cross is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to New Cross?

The fastest way to get from Reading to New Cross is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Reading and New Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to New Cross. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at New Cross ELL via London Paddington and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Reading to New Cross?

The distance between Reading and New Cross is 45 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to New Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to New Cross without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £45 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Reading to New Cross?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Reading to New Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to New Cross train from?

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

Where does the Reading to New Cross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to New Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to New Cross is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Reading to New Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to New Cross?

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Where can I stay near New Cross?

There are 20341+ hotels available in New Cross.

Reading to New Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to New Cross by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Whitechapel Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Whitechapel to New Cross ELLtrain
1h 17m
£46–53
Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to New Crosscar 45.3 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to New Cross Bus Garagebus 36
2h 11m
£32–82
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to New Crosstaxi 45.3 mi
1h 8m
£130–160
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to New Cross Gatetrain London Victoria - London Bridge
2h 11m
£18–33

Reading to New Cross by train

502Weekly Trains

1h 17mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Reading to New Cross ELL via London Paddington, Whitechapel Station, and Whitechapel in around 1h 17m.

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