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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to Readingby subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Reading by subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 6m
    £20–65

  2. Drive 42.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Readingcar car 42.8 mi
    1h
    £11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Readingtaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    1h
    £400–480

  4. Line 40 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Farringdon Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 38m
    £29–67

  5. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 23m
    £18–76

Elephant & Castle Station to Reading by foot, subway, and train

Calendar1349Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Elephant & Castle Station to Reading. However, you can walk to Elephant & Castle station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Reading in around 1h.

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