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

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

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  1. Train, travel via London

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Benfleettrain train
    3. Walk from Benfleet to River Thamesunknown unknown
    2h 4m

  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 Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X10
    4. Walk from Bus Station to River Thamesunknown unknown
    5h 6m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Highamtrain train
    3. Walk from Higham to River Thamesunknown unknown
    2h 33m

  4. Train, subway, travel

    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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 73.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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, take the train to Liverpool Street Station, walk to London Fenchurch Street, 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, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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