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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Welling is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Welling is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Welling?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Welling. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Welling High St/UpperWickhamLn via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Welling?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Welling. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Welling via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Welling?

The distance between Reading and Welling is 50 miles. The road distance is 52.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Welling without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Reading to Welling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Welling train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Welling?

The best way to get from Reading to Welling is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Reading to Welling bus arrive?

Reading to Welling bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Welling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Welling?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Welling is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Reading to Welling.

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

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Where can I stay near Welling?

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Reading to Welling - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Wellingtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 51m
£40–48
Drive 51.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Wellingcar 51.9 mi
1h 24m
£13–19
Train, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Griffin Road / Plumstead Stationbus 53 / ...
3h 2m
£22–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Welling High St/UpperWickhamLnbus N89
4h 7m
£29–117
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Woolwich Dockyardtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Wellingtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street
2h 32m
£25–43

Reading to Welling by train and subway

188Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Welling via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Welling High St/UpperWickhamLn via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 4h 7m.

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