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

The cheapest way to get from Charlton to Reading is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlton to Reading is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Charlton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chertsey Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Charlton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Staines and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Charlton to Reading?

The distance between Charlton and Reading is 34 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlton to Reading without a car is to line 290 bus and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs £28 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Charlton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Reading bus from?

Charlton to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Chertsey Road station.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Reading train from?

Charlton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.

Train or bus from Charlton to Reading?

The best way to get from Charlton to Reading is to line 290 bus and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs £28 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Charlton to Reading bus arrive?

Charlton to Reading bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Elmsleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Charlton to Reading train arrive?

Charlton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Charlton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlton to Reading is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Charlton to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Reading.

Charlton to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 290 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 290 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chertsey Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus 290
2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 8
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 28m
£29–35
Drive 27.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlton to Readingcar 27.8 mi
40 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 35m
£11–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlton to Readingtaxi 27.8 mi
40 min
£120–150
Line 8 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Wellington Street Stop Bbus 8
2. Take the train from Slough to Readingtrain Slough - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 7m
£11–32

Charlton to Reading by bus

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Charlton, Surrey, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Chertsey Road to Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Staines to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 50 min.

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