What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham is to train and subway which takes 1h 3m and costs £20 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Lewisham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) to Lewisham station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Lewisham Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Lewisham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Lewisham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lewisham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Lewisham is 45 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Lewisham without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 3m and costs £20 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Lewisham bus from?

Reading (Station) to Lewisham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Lewisham train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs £28 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Lewisham bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Lewisham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Lewisham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Lewisham is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Reading (Station) to Lewisham.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Lewisham?

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Where can I stay near Lewisham?

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Reading (Station) to Lewisham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading (Station) to Lewisham by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Charing Cross stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Lewishamtrain
1h 3m
£20–61
Drive 47 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading (Station) to Lewishamcar 47 mi
1h 13m
£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 Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Lewisham Stationbus N89 / ...
3h 24m
£29–82
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading (Station) to Lewishamtaxi 47 mi
1h 13m
£200–250
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
1h 33m
£35–67
Train, line 436 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to Molesworth Streetbus 436 / ...
2h 8m
£16–67

Reading (Station) to Lewisham by train and subway

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Lewisham, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lewisham Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Canary Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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