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 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckenham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £21 - £70.

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 West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

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 10m.

How far is it from Beckenham to Reading?

The distance between Beckenham and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 49.6 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 10m and costs £21 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m 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 Transport UK London Bus, 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 10m and costs £21 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 367 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Beckenham to Reading bus arrive?

Beckenham to Reading bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Delta Point / West Croydon 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 12m to drive from Beckenham to Reading.

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

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Beckenham to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 23 bus, and car

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

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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 - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 10m
£22–65
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beckenham to Readingcar 49.4 mi
1h 12m
£13–18
Bus, line 23 bus, train
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 Paddington Stationbus 23
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 42m
£19–61
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckenham to Readingtaxi 49.4 mi
1h 12m
£210–260
Line 367 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bromley Road / St Georges Church to Delta Point / West Croydon Stationbus 367
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h

Beckenham to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bromley Road / St Georges Church to Reading RailAir via Delta Point / West Croydon Station, West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h.

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