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

The cheapest way to get from Plaistow to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plaistow to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Plaistow and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Plaistow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Croydon Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Plaistow and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Plaistow station to Reading. However, there are services departing from West Ham station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Plaistow to Reading?

The distance between Plaistow and Reading is 44 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plaistow to Reading without a car is to subway and train via Paddington which takes 1h 19m and costs £23 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Plaistow to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plaistow to Reading bus from?

Plaistow to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Croydon Road station.

Where do I catch the Plaistow to Reading train from?

Plaistow to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from West Ham station.

Train or bus from Plaistow to Reading?

The best way to get from Plaistow to Reading is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Plaistow to Reading bus arrive?

Plaistow to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the Plaistow to Reading train arrive?

Plaistow to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Paddington station.

Can I drive from Plaistow to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Plaistow to Reading is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Plaistow to Reading.

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Plaistow to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Plaistow to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train via Paddington
best
1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Paddingtonsubway Hammersmith & City
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 19m
£23–78
Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plaistow to Readingcar 48.8 mi
1h 18m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Croydon Road to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 18m
£29–76
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plaistow to Readingtaxi 48.8 mi
1h 18m
£220–270
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Bond Street stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 36m
£35–88
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 1m
£25–65

Plaistow to Reading by subway and train

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Croydon Road to Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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