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 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 31m.

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 31m and costs £18 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Reading to Sydenham, including transfers.

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.

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?

There are 20286+ hotels available in Sydenham.

Reading to Sydenham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, and line 176 bus

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 31m
£19–50
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Sydenhamcar 47.7 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Train, line 36 bus, line 176 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Greenbus 36
3. Take the bus from Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus 176
2h 15m
£14–98
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 1m
£22–48
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 19m
£13–73

Reading to Sydenham by train and subway

276Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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 31m.

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