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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Plaistow is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Plaistow is to train and subway via Paddington which takes 1h 16m and costs £23 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Plaistow?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Rokeby School via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Plaistow?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Plaistow station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at West Ham station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Reading to Plaistow?

The distance between Reading and Plaistow is 44 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Plaistow without a car is to train and subway via Paddington which takes 1h 16m and costs £23 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Reading to Plaistow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Plaistow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Plaistow train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Plaistow?

The best way to get from Reading to Plaistow is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs £28 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Reading to Plaistow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Plaistow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Plaistow?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Plaistow is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Reading to Plaistow.

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

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Reading to Plaistow - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, subway via Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Paddington to West Ham stationsubway Hammersmith & City
1h 16m
£23–79
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Plaistowcar 48.3 mi
1h 18m
£12–17
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 Charing Cross to Rokeby Schoolbus N15
3h 24m
£29–82
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Plaistowtaxi 48.3 mi
1h 18m
£220–270
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to West Ham stationsubway Jubilee
1h 24m
£35–87
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 44m
£24–65

Reading to Plaistow by train and subway

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rokeby School via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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