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

The cheapest way to get from Blackheath to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackheath to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Blackheath and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackheath to Reading. However, there are services departing from Blackheath and arriving at Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Blackheath and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Blackheath to Reading. However, there are services departing from Blackheath and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Blackheath to Reading?

The distance between Blackheath and Reading is 46 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackheath to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 17m and costs £21 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Blackheath to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackheath to Reading bus from?

Blackheath to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Blackheath station.

Where do I catch the Blackheath to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackheath to Reading?

The best way to get from Blackheath to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 17m and costs £21 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Blackheath to Reading bus arrive?

Blackheath to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Blackheath to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackheath to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackheath to Reading is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Blackheath to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Blackheath to London Charing Crosstrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 17m
£22–67
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackheath to Readingcar 48.3 mi
1h 15m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Charing Crossbus N89
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 23m
£29–84
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackheath to Readingtaxi 48.3 mi
1h 15m
£140–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Canary Wharf stationbus Sl4
2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 55m
£32–99
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 7m
£20–46

Blackheath to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Blackheath to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackheath to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 23m.

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