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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to New Cross by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Whitechapel Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Whitechapel to New Cross ELLtrain train
    1h 18m
    £45–53

  2. Drive 45.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to New Crosscar car 45.3 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to New Cross Bus Garagebus bus 36
    1h 51m
    £32–82

  4. Train, line 453 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 453 / ...
    2h 6m
    £26–108

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to New Crosstaxi taxi 45.3 mi
    1h 9m
    £130–160

  6. Train via Clapham Junction

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to New Cross Gatetrain train London Victoria - London Bridge
    2h 13m
    £18–46

Reading to New Cross by train

Calendar494Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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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 18m.

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