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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Sydenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Sydenham station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Sydenham Station / Kirkdale via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Sydenham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sydenham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Sydenham via London Paddington, Bond Street station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Sydenham?

The distance between Reading and Sydenham is 47 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sydenham without a car is to train via London Bridge which takes 1h 29m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Reading to Sydenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sydenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Sydenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Sydenham?

The best way to get from Reading to Sydenham is to train via London Bridge which takes 1h 29m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 176 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Reading to Sydenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Sydenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Sydenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sydenham is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Reading to Sydenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Sydenham?

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Reading to Sydenham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 176 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train via London Bridge
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Sydenhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
1h 29m
£41–56
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Sydenhamcar 47.7 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Train, line 176 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus 176
2h 16m
£35–91
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Sydenhamtaxi 47.7 mi
1h 12m
£130–170
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Sydenhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge
2h 2m
£15–43
Bus, line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus 176
3h 43m
£31–80

Reading to Sydenham by train and subway

276Weekly Services

1h 29mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sydenham, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Sydenham via London Paddington, Bond Street Station, Bond Street station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Sydenham Station / Kirkdale via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 43m.

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