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

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 20m and costs £25 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Reading. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Orpington to Reading?

The distance between Orpington and Reading is 53 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orpington to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 20m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Orpington to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Reading bus from?

Orpington to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Reading train from?

Orpington to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.

Train or bus from Orpington to Reading?

The best way to get from Orpington to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 20m and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Orpington to Reading bus arrive?

Orpington to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where does the Orpington to Reading train arrive?

Orpington to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Reading is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Orpington to Reading.

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Orpington to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 358 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Orpington to London Charing Crosstrain Tonbridge - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 20m
£25–74
Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orpington to Readingcar 56.3 mi
1h 27m
£14–20
Line 358 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Crystal Palace Paradebus 358
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Selfridgesbus
3. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain
3h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Orpington to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 27m
£24–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Trafalgar Square/Charing Crossbus
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 55m
£29–34

Orpington to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 52.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Orpington to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 55m.

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