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

The cheapest way to get from Wapping to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wapping to Reading is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £29 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Wapping and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Wapping to Reading. However, there are services departing from Southwark Park and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Wapping and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Wapping to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wapping and arriving at Reading via Whitechapel Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Wapping to Reading?

The distance between Wapping and Reading is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wapping to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Wapping to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wapping to Reading bus from?

Wapping to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Southwark Park station.

Where do I catch the Wapping to Reading train from?

Wapping to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Whitechapel Station.

Train or bus from Wapping to Reading?

The best way to get from Wapping to Reading is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Wapping to Reading bus arrive?

Wapping to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Victoria Coach Station.

Where does the Wapping to Reading train arrive?

Wapping to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Wapping to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Wapping to Reading is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Wapping to Reading.

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

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Wapping to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 2m
£29–50
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wapping to Readingcar 44.9 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southwark Park to Victoria Coach Stationbus C10
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 50m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wapping to Readingtaxi 44.9 mi
1h 8m
£180–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wapping Health Centre to Canary Wharf stationbus D3
2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 48m
£25–70
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Wapping to Clapham Junctiontrain Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 5m
£17–28

Wapping to Reading by train

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Distance: 42.3 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Wapping to Reading via Whitechapel, Whitechapel Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwark Park to Reading RailAir via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 50m.

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