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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Clapton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Clapton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Clapton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Green Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Clapton?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Clapton via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Clapton?

The distance between Reading and Clapton is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Clapton without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Reading to Clapton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Clapton bus from?

Reading to Clapton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Clapton train from?

Reading to Clapton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Clapton?

The best way to get from Reading to Clapton is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Reading to Clapton bus arrive?

Reading to Clapton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Clapton train arrive?

Reading to Clapton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Clapton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Clapton is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Reading to Clapton.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Clapton?

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Reading to Clapton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 18m
£22–66
Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Claptoncar 46.2 mi
1h 14m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Green Park Stationbus N9
3. Take the bus from Green Park Station to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Roadbus N38
3h 29m
£29–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Claptontaxi 46.2 mi
1h 14m
£550–700
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital to Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Roadbus N253 / ...
1h 42m
£30–79
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus 38 / ...
2h 54m
£22–62

Reading to Clapton by train and foot

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Green Park Station in around 3h 29m.

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