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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to New Eltham is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to New Eltham is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and New Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at New Eltham via Heathrow Central Bus Station, East Croydon Rail Station and Bromley South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and New Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at New Eltham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Reading to New Eltham?

The distance between Reading and New Eltham is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to New Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Reading to New Eltham, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to New Eltham?

The best way to get from Reading to New Eltham is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Reading to New Eltham bus arrive?

Reading to New Eltham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to New Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to New Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to New Eltham is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Reading to New Eltham.

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

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Where can I stay near New Eltham?

There are 19609+ hotels available in New Eltham.

Reading to New Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to New Eltham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to New Elthamtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 34m
£23–68
Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to New Elthamcar 51.3 mi
1h 21m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
4h 2m
£34–43
Train, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to New Eltham Stn /Footscray Roadbus 321
2h 15m
£32–90

Reading to New Eltham by train and subway

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Reading to New Eltham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to New Eltham via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, East Croydon Rail Station, and Bromley South Station in around 4h 2m.

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