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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Reading is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 26m and costs £29 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Constance Grove and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Reading via Abbey Wood and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Dartford to Reading?

The distance between Dartford and Reading is 57 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 26m and costs £29 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Dartford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Reading bus from?

Dartford to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Reading train from?

Dartford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Abbey Wood station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Reading?

The best way to get from Dartford to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 26m and costs £29 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £130 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Dartford to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dartford to Reading train arrive?

Dartford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Reading is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Dartford to Reading.

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 26m
£29–78
Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dartford to Readingcar 58.5 mi
1h 29m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower 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
4h 20m
£30–125
Train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 50m
£38–81
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dartford to London Waterloo Easttrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 34m
£26–57

Dartford to Reading by train

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Distance: 56.4 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to Reading via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and London Paddington in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Constance Grove to Reading RailAir via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 20m.

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