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

The cheapest way to get from Beckenham to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckenham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Beckenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Beckenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bromley Road / St Georges Church and arriving at Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Beckenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Beckenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from New Beckenham and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Beckenham to Reading?

The distance between Beckenham and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beckenham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £23 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Beckenham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckenham to Reading bus from?

Beckenham to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Bromley Road / St Georges Church station.

Where do I catch the Beckenham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Beckenham to Reading?

The best way to get from Beckenham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £23 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Beckenham to Reading bus arrive?

Beckenham to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the Beckenham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beckenham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckenham to Reading is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Beckenham to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New Beckenham to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 25m
£23–70
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beckenham to Readingcar 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£13–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bromley Road / St Georges Church to Margaret Street /Oxford Circusbus N3
2. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 17m
£28–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bromley Road / St Georges Church to Regent Street / St James'sbus N3
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 23m
£29–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckenham to Readingtaxi 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£260–320
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop to Wimbledon Tram Stoptram
2. Take the train from Wimbledon to Richmond (London)train
3. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain
3h 9m
£24–58

Beckenham to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from New Beckenham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bromley Road / St Georges Church to Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 23m.

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