There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Reading (Station) by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Gate to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
53 min£22–69Drive 49.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Reading (Station)car 49.3 mi
1h 23m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Reading (Station)taxi 49.3 mi
1h 23m£210–260Line 330 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Townbus 330
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 30m£21–59
Forest Gate to Reading (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Reading (Station) is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Reading (Station) is to train which takes 53 min and costs £22 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Reading (Station) is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Reading (Station) without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £22 - £70.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Forest Gate to Reading (Station), including transfers.
Forest Gate to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Reading (Station) is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Forest Gate to Reading (Station).
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What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Reading (Station), Reading, England?
You can take a train from Forest Gate to Reading via London Paddington in around 53 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Forest Gate to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–20
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–20
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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