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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Wanstead by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway via Lancaster Gate station

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Lancaster Gate station to Wanstead stationsubway subway Central
    1h 23m
    £26–90

  2. Drive 49.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Wansteadcar car 49.8 mi
    1h 20m
    £12–18

  3. Train, bus via London Paddington

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Wanstead Stationbus bus N55 / ...
    2h 2m
    £19–56

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Wanstead stationsubway subway Central
    1h 45m
    £29–102

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Wanstead Stationbus bus N55 / ...
    2h 52m
    £21–45

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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Wanstead. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Lancaster Gate station, then take the subway to Wanstead station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Wanstead Station via London Paddington, Tottenham Court Road Station, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 2h 2m.

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