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

The cheapest way to get from Welling to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welling to Reading is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Welling and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Welling to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd and arriving at Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Welling and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Welling to Reading. However, there are services departing from Welling and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Welling to Reading?

The distance between Welling and Reading is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welling to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Welling to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welling to Reading bus from?

Welling to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd station.

Where do I catch the Welling to Reading train from?

Welling to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Welling station.

Train or bus from Welling to Reading?

The best way to get from Welling to Reading is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Welling to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Welling to Reading train arrive?

Welling to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Welling to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Welling to Reading is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Welling to Reading.

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

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Welling to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 20m
£35–59
Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welling to Readingcar 52.4 mi
1h 23m
£13–19
Line 53 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Lower Marshbus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 13m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Charing Crossbus N89
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 49m
£29–110
Train via London Charing Cross
1. Take the train from Welling to London Charing Crosstrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 27m
£35–50
Train #2
1. Take the train from Welling to Woolwich Dockyardtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 8m
£40–43

Welling to Reading by bus and train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Okehampton Crescent / Lodge Hill to Reading via Abbey Wood / Florence Road, Abbey Wood, and London Paddington in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 49m.

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