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How to get fromSouthwark to Readingby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Southwark to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    55 min
    £19–65

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Readingrideshare rideshare 41.3 mi
    1h 10m
    £5

  3. Line 035 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 27m
    £29–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 21m
    £29–63

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 24m
    £18–40

  6. Drive 42.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southwark to Readingcar car 42.8 mi
    1h 1m
    £11–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southwark to Readingtaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    1h 1m
    £400–480

Southwark to Reading by subway and train

Calendar1360Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.7 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 27m.

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