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How to get fromReading to Purfleetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Purfleettrain train London Fenchurch Street - Grays / ...
    1h 39m
    £23–68

  2. Drive  59.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Purfleetcar car 59.4 mi
    1h 33m
    £15–22

  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 46m
    £21–131

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Purfleettrain train London Fenchurch Street - Grays / ...
    2h 6m
    £36–68

  5. Train via West Ham station

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2h 18m
    £25–44

Reading to Purfleet by train and foot

Calendar296Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Purfleet, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Purfleet via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 39m.

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