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

The cheapest way to get from Romford to Reading is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £28 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Romford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Romford station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Romford Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Romford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Romford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Romford to Reading?

The distance between Romford and Reading is 53 miles. The road distance is 57.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Romford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Romford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romford to Reading bus from?

Romford to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Romford Station.

Where do I catch the Romford to Reading train from?

Romford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.

Train or bus from Romford to Reading?

The best way to get from Romford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £130 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Romford to Reading bus arrive?

Romford to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the Romford to Reading train arrive?

Romford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Romford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Reading is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Romford to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Romford to Reading?

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There are 4 ways to get from Romford to Reading by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Romford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 23m
£28–74
Drive 57.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Romford to Readingcar 57.6 mi
1h 32m
£14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 57m
£29–126
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Dagenham East station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 5m
£34–113

Romford to Reading by train

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Romford to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Station to Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 57m.

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