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

The cheapest way to get from Upminster to Reading is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Upminster to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Upminster and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Upminster station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barking Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Upminster and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Upminster station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Upminster station and arriving at Reading via Whitechapel Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Upminster to Reading?

The distance between Upminster and Reading is 56 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upminster to Reading without a car is to subway and train via London Paddington which takes 1h 37m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Upminster to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upminster to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Upminster to Reading train from?

Upminster to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Upminster station.

Where does the Upminster to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Upminster to Reading train arrive?

Upminster to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Whitechapel station.

Can I drive from Upminster to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Upminster to Reading is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Upminster to Reading.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Upminster to Reading by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the subway from Upminster station to Whitechapel stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 37m
£31–102
Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upminster to Readingcar 59.9 mi
1h 36m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barking 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 56m
£31–102
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Upminster station to Whitechapel stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 1m
£41–104
Subway, train #2
1. Take the subway from Upminster station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 51m
£36–121

Upminster to Reading by subway and train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.3 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Upminster to Reading RailAir via Barking, Barking Station, Regent Street / St James's, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 56m.

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