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There are 6 ways to get from Blackheath to Reading by train, subway, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackheath to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h 3m
    £21–63

  2. Drive  48.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackheath to Readingcar car 48.4 mi
    1h 16m
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackheath to Readingtaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    1h 16m
    £210–260

  4. Bus, train via London Paddington

    1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Canary Wharf stationbus bus Sl4
    2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h 17m
    £22–101

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Canary Wharf stationbus bus Sl4
    2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 55m
    £32–99

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 6m
    £18–41

Blackheath to Reading by train and subway

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Blackheath, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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