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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Purfleet to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the subway from Aldgate station to Paddingtonsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h 36m
    £23–73

  2. Drive  59.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barking Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus bus N15
    2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    4h 2m
    £31–104

  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
    £35–76

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Barking station to Richmond stationsubway subway District
    2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 51m
    £26–64

Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading by train, foot, and subway

Calendar307Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Purfleet to Reading RailAir via Barking, Barking Station, Regent Street / St James's, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purfleet to Reading via London Fenchurch Street and Liverpool Street Station in around 2h 4m.

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