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 £20 - £70.

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 Tobacco Dock and arriving at Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

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 £20 - £70.

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 Metroline Travel, depart from Charing Cross 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 £20 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Wapping to Reading bus arrive?

Wapping to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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

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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
£20–66
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wapping to Readingcar 44.9 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 1m
£29–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wapping to Readingtaxi 44.9 mi
1h 8m
£420–500
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 47m
£32–80
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 6m
£23–52

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 Tobacco Dock to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 1m.

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