There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Southminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wickfordtrain
- Take the train from Wickford to Southminstertrain
2h 45m£54–85Drive 92.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Southminstercar 92.3 mi
2h 2m£23–33Bus, line 331 bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 31 / ...
5h 14mTrain via London
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Wickfordtrain
- Take the train from Wickford to Southminstertrain
3h 1m£31–60Train via London #2
- Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wickfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
3h 26m£34–76
Reading to Southminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Southminster is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Southminster is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Southminster. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southminster. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Southminster via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Reading and Southminster is 86 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Southminster without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Reading to Southminster, including transfers.
Reading to Southminster bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Southminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Southminster is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 331 bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Southminster, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Southminster via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Wickford in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £13–20
- Peak
- £17–25
Train from Stratford (London) to Wickford
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–29
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Wickford to Southminster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Wickford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Reading to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Southminster bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Southminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Southminster is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Reading to Southminster.
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