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How to get fromReading to Sydenhamby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Victoria stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Penge Easttrain train
    1h 23m
    £23–71

  2. Drive 47.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Sydenhamcar car 47.7 mi
    1h 12m
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 176 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus bus 176
    2h 15m
    £28–102

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Sydenhamtaxi taxi 47.7 mi
    1h 12m
    £130–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Sydenhamtrain train London Victoria - London Bridge
    2h 1m
    £19–43

  6. Bus, line 176 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus bus 176
    3h 39m
    £29–77

Reading to Sydenham by train and subway

Calendar470Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Sydenham, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Sydenham via Clapham Junction in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Sydenham Station / Kirkdale via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 39m.

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