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 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welling to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £12 - £19.

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 48m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Welling to Reading?

The distance between Welling and Reading is 50 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 via London Paddington which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m 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 via London Paddington which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 3h 48m.

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 22m to drive from Welling to Reading.

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

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Welling to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Welling to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Welling to London Charing CrossDartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 28m
£34–55
Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welling to Reading52.4 mi
1h 22m
£13–19
Line 53 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Lower Marsh53 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading
3h 14m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Charing CrossN89
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 48m
£29–110
Train
1. Take the train from Welling to Woolwich DockyardLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to ReadingElizabeth
2h 8m
£36–83

Welling to Reading by train and subway

176Weekly Services

1h 28mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Welling to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 48m.

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