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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elephant and Castle 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 1m
    £20–65

  2. Drive 42.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Readingcar car 42.6 mi
    1h
    £11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Readingtaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h
    £400–480

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 24m
    £17–40

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Denmark Streetbus bus 176 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 40m
    £29–71

Elephant and Castle to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1348Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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