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

The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 5m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Woolwich and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Artillery Place / Frances Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Woolwich and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Woolwich to Reading?

The distance between Woolwich and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Woolwich to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 5m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Woolwich to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woolwich to Reading bus from?

Woolwich to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Artillery Place / Frances Street station.

Where do I catch the Woolwich to Reading train from?

Woolwich to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.

Train or bus from Woolwich to Reading?

The best way to get from Woolwich to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 5m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £35 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Woolwich to Reading bus arrive?

Woolwich to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Woolwich to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Woolwich to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Reading is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Woolwich to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 5m
£30–48
Drive 50.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Woolwich to Readingcar 50.6 mi
1h 20m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Artillery Place / Frances Street to Horse Guards Paradebus N53
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 20m
£30–35
Train
1. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 20m
£34–35
Line 53 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to Lower Marshbus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 45m
£20–31

Woolwich to Reading by train

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Artillery Place / Frances Street to Reading RailAir via Horse Guards Parade, Trafalgar Square, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 20m.

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