Rome2Rio

How to get fromRainham to Readingby train, subway, bus, or car

Find Transport to Reading

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Rainham (London) 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 33m
    £24–76

  2. Drive 56.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rainham to Readingcar car 56.8 mi
    1h 31m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre 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 20m
    £30–94

  4. Line 287 bus, subway, train via Brent

    1. Take the bus from Rainham Village School to Barking Stationbus bus 287
    2. Take the subway from Barking station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain train
    2h 48m
    £31–112

  5. Line 287 bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Rainham Village School to Barking Stationbus bus 287
    2. Take the subway from Barking station to Richmond stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain train
    3h 15m
    £33–102

Rainham to Reading by train, foot, and subway

Calendar308Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rainham to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Rainham Village School to Reading RailAir via Barking Town Centre, Regent Street / St James's, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers