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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Catford Bridge 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 4m
    £21–64

  2. Drive  48.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Catford to Readingcar car 48.7 mi
    1h 15m
    £12–18

  3. Line 185 bus, line 36 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall to Victoria Stationbus bus 185
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Paddington Stationbus bus 36
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h 56m
    £18–117

  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 35m
    £17–74

  6. 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 38m
    £32–62

Catford to Reading by train and subway

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Catford to Reading. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall to Reading via Victoria Station, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 56m.

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