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How to get fromReading to New Crossby train, bus, car or taxi

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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 17m
    £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 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
    £26–109

  4. Bus, line 007 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoriabus bus Uk049 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    3h 17m
    £15–24

  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 11m
    £18–46

Reading to New Cross by train

Calendar502Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to New Cross Gate Station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and London Victoria in around 3h 17m.

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