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 9m.

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 9m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and New Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to New Cross station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at New Cross Gate Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £45 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Reading to New Cross, including transfers.

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

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

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.

Train or bus from Reading to New Cross?

The best way to get from Reading to New Cross is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £45 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 035 bus and line 007 bus, which costs £40 - £55 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Reading to New Cross bus arrive?

Reading to New Cross bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 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 9m to drive from Reading to New Cross.

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

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

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Where can I stay near New Cross?

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Reading to New Cross - 6 ways to travel via train, line 453 bus, and bus

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

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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 18m
£45–54
Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to New Crosscar 45.3 mi
1h 9m
£11–16
Train, line 453 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St to New Cross Gate Stationbus 453 / ...
2h 6m
£26–110
Bus, line 035 bus, line 007 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 19m
£43–54
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to New Crosstaxi 45.3 mi
1h 9m
£130–160
Train, line 436 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 436 / ...
1h 56m
£26–71

Reading to New Cross by train

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to New Cross Gate Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 3h 19m.

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