What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Waltham Abbey and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to Reading. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Waltham Abbey to Reading?

The distance between Waltham Abbey and Reading is 56 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham Abbey to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £25 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Waltham Abbey to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham Abbey to Reading train from?

Waltham Abbey to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.

Where does the Waltham Abbey to Reading train arrive?

Waltham Abbey to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Waltham Abbey to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham Abbey to Reading is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Waltham Abbey to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Waltham Abbey to Reading?

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Waltham Abbey to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waltham Cross to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 19m
£25–76
Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waltham Abbey to Readingcar 54.2 mi
1h 16m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mornington Crescentbus N279
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 24m
£19–63
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Highbridge Rdbt to Loughton Stationbus 66
2. Take the subway from Loughton station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway
3. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain
2h 27m
£39–71
Line 344 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus 344
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 53m
£23–46

Waltham Abbey to Reading by train

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Distance: 55.2 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Waltham Abbey, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 19m.

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