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How to get fromLewisham to Readingby train, subway, car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Lewisham to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h
    £20–62

  2. Drive  47.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lewisham to Readingcar car 47.4 mi
    1h 12m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lewisham to Readingtaxi taxi 47.4 mi
    1h 12m
    £200–250

  4. Line 21 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Moorgate Stationbus bus 21
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 16m
    £32–101

  5. Line 436 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus bus N136 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 29m
    £17–69

Lewisham to Reading by train and subway

Calendar749Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

There is no direct connection from Lewisham to Reading. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Lewisham to Reading in around 1h 12m.

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