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How to get fromReading to River Thamesby train, subway, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to River Thames by train, subway, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, subway, travel

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to West Ham stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain train
    4. Walk from Benfleet to River Thamesunknown unknown
    2h 9m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus bus X10
    4. Walk from Bus Station to River Thamesunknown unknown
    5h 7m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Reading to Whitechapel Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Stanford-le-Hopetrain train
    3. Walk from Stanford-le-Hope to River Thamesunknown unknown
    2h 24m

  4. Train, subway, travel via Upminster station

    1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3. Walk from Stanford-le-Hope to River Thamesunknown unknown
    3h 25m

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  • Distance: 73.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and River Thames, Medway, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to River Thames. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to West Ham station, walk to West Ham, take the train to Benfleet, then travel to River Thames. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to River Thames via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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