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How to get fromPurfleet-on-Thames to Readingby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Purfleet to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    1h 25m
    £24–71

  2. Drive  59.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purfleet-on-Thames to Readingcar car 59.8 mi
    1h 33m
    £15–22

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barking Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus bus N15
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2h 34m
    £21–129

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Purfleet to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 4m
    £36–69

  5. Train via West Ham

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 20m
    £24–47

Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading by train and foot

Calendar316Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Purfleet-on-Thames, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Purfleet to Reading via London Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 25m.

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