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

The cheapest way to get from Sydenham to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydenham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Sydenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydenham station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale and arriving at Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sydenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Sydenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sydenham and arriving at Reading via London Bridge station, Liverpool Street Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Sydenham to Reading?

The distance between Sydenham and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sydenham to Reading without a car is to train via Moorgate station which takes 1h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Sydenham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydenham to Reading bus from?

Sydenham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale.

Where do I catch the Sydenham to Reading train from?

Sydenham to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Sydenham station.

Train or bus from Sydenham to Reading?

The best way to get from Sydenham to Reading is to train via Moorgate station which takes 1h 25m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 176 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Sydenham to Reading bus arrive?

Sydenham to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Sydenham to Reading train arrive?

Sydenham to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Sydenham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydenham to Reading is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Sydenham to Reading.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Sydenham to Reading by train, 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 via Moorgate station
best
1. Take the train from Sydenham to London BridgeLondon Victoria - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 25m
£39–57
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydenham to Reading48.3 mi
1h 11m
£12–18
Line 176 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street176
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to ReadingElizabeth
2h 33m
£24–95
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydenham to Reading48.3 mi
1h 11m
£140–170
Train
1. Take the train from Sydenham to Clapham JunctionLondon Bridge - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 12m
£20–28
Line 176 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Charing Cross176
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 45m
£29–77

Sydenham to Reading by train and subway

276Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Sydenham, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Sydenham to Reading via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 45m.

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