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How to get fromReading to Barking (Station)by train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Barking (Station) by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway via London Paddington

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to Barking stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    1h 19m
    £22–59

  2. Drive  51.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Reading to Barking (Station)car car 51.9 mi
    1h 22m
    £13–19

  3. Train, line 23 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Charing Crossbus bus 23
    3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking Stationbus bus N15
    2h 17m
    £18–126

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Barking stationsubway subway District
    2h
    £24–55

  5. Train, subway via Richmond (London)

    1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Barking stationsubway subway District
    2h 19m
    £23–36

Reading to Barking (Station) by train and subway

Calendar796Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Barking (Station), England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Barking (Station). However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, then take the subway to Barking station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Barking Station via London Paddington, Paddington Station, and Charing Cross in around 2h 17m.

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