There are 7 ways to get from Sanderstead to Reading by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Riddlesdown to London Victoria
- Take the subway from Victoria station to Paddington station
- Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
1h 31m£42–64Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sanderstead to Reading47.1 mi
1h 13m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 19m£31–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sanderstead to Reading47.1 mi
1h 13m£250–310Train via London Paddington
- Take the train from East Croydon to FarringdonBrighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 50m£48–67Train
- Take the train from Redhill to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2h 11m£25–45Train #2
- Take the train from Purley to FarringdonThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to ReadingElizabeth
2h 28m£36–68
Sanderstead to Reading by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanderstead to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sanderstead to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanderstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cranleigh Gardens and arriving at Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanderstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Riddlesdown and arriving at Reading via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Sanderstead and Reading is 54 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sanderstead to Reading without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Sanderstead to Reading, including transfers.
Sanderstead to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Sanderstead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Riddlesdown station.
The best way to get from Sanderstead to Reading is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train via London Paddington, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Sanderstead, England and Reading, England?
You can take a bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Reading via Fairfield Halls, East Croydon, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Riddlesdown to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Victoria station to Paddington station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Redhill to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Farringdon Without to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Purley to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- £250–310
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sanderstead to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Sanderstead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanderstead to Reading is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Sanderstead to Reading.
Book your Sanderstead to Reading train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1404+ hotels available in Reading.






























