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How to get fromCatford to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Catford Bridge to London Charing Crosstrain train Hayes / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 18m
    £21–64

  2. Drive  48.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Catford to Readingcar car 48.7 mi
    1h 15m
    £13–18

  3. Line 47 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 39m
    £32–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Catford to Readingtaxi taxi 48.7 mi
    1h 15m
    £210–260

  5. Line 185 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus bus 185
    2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 34m
    £17–74

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall to Westminster Cathedralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    3h
    £30–87

Catford to Reading by bus, foot, and train

Calendar300Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Catford Bridge to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall to Reading RailAir via Westminster Cathedral, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h.

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