What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Forest Hill Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Forest Hill Station station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Forest Hill Station /London Rd via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Forest Hill Station?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Forest Hill Station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Forest Hill via London Paddington, Bond Street station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

The distance between Reading and Forest Hill Station is 46 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Forest Hill Station without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station without a car is to train via London Bridge which takes 1h 24m and costs £21 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Forest Hill Station bus from?

Reading to Forest Hill Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Forest Hill Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

The best way to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station is to train via London Bridge which takes 1h 24m and costs £21 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 176 bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Reading to Forest Hill Station bus arrive?

Reading to Forest Hill Station bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Forest Hill Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Forest Hill Station is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Reading to Forest Hill Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Forest Hill Station?

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Reading to Forest Hill Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 176 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Forest Hill Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London Bridge
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Forest Hilltrain London Bridge - East Croydon / ...
1h 24m
£21–69
Drive 46.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Forest Hill Stationcar 46.4 mi
1h 14m
£12–17
Train, line 176 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 176
2h 10m
£28–98
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Forest Hill Stationtaxi 46.4 mi
1h 14m
£130–160
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Forest Hilltrain London Victoria - London Bridge
2h 2m
£20–44
Bus, line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 176
3h 29m
£29–72

Reading to Forest Hill Station by train and subway

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Distance: 46 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Forest Hill Station, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Forest Hill via London Paddington, Bond Street Station, Bond Street station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Forest Hill Station /London Rd via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 29m.

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