What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Poplar?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Poplar is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Poplar?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Poplar is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 1m and costs £21 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Poplar?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Poplar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Canary Wharf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Poplar?

The distance between Reading and Poplar is 43 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Poplar without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Poplar without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 1m and costs £21 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Poplar?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Reading to Poplar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Poplar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Poplar train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Poplar?

The best way to get from Reading to Poplar is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 1m and costs £21 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Reading to Poplar bus arrive?

Reading to Poplar bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Poplar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Poplar?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Poplar is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Reading to Poplar.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Poplar?

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Where can I stay near Poplar?

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Reading to Poplar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
1h 1m
£21–61
Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Poplarcar 46.2 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Trafalgar Squarebus N9
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLRbus N15
3h 15m
£29–67
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Poplartaxi 46.2 mi
1h 12m
£130–160
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
1h 14m
£30–60
Train via Waterloo station
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 37m
£22–53

Reading to Poplar by train

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Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Poplar, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Canary Wharf via London Paddington in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square in around 3h 15m.

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