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

The cheapest way to get from Wandsworth to Reading is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wandsworth to Reading is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Wandsworth and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Wandsworth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Manfred Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Richmond Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Wandsworth and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Putney and arriving at Reading. Services depart five times a day, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Wandsworth to Reading?

The distance between Wandsworth and Reading is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wandsworth to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h and costs £20 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Wandsworth to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wandsworth to Reading bus from?

Wandsworth to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Manfred Road station.

Where do I catch the Wandsworth to Reading train from?

Wandsworth to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Putney station.

Train or bus from Wandsworth to Reading?

The best way to get from Wandsworth to Reading is to line 337 bus and line 490 bus and bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £28 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Wandsworth to Reading bus arrive?

Wandsworth to Reading bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Richmond Bus Station.

Where does the Wandsworth to Reading train arrive?

Wandsworth to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Wandsworth to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Wandsworth to Reading is 40 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Wandsworth to Reading.

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

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Wandsworth to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 337 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wandsworth to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from East Putney station to Paddington stationsubway District
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h
£21–67
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wandsworth to Readingcar 39.5 mi
51 min
£10–14
Line 337 bus, line 490 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Manfred Road to Richmond Bus Stationbus 337
2. Take the bus from Richmond Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 490
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 28m
£29–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wandsworth to Readingtaxi 39.5 mi
51 min
£150–190
Train
1. Take the train from Putney to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 10m
£15–35
Train via Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 47m
£18–51
Subway, train via Whitechapel Station
1. Take the subway from East Putney station to Whitechapel stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 5m
£38–91

Wandsworth to Reading by subway and train

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Distance: 40.8 mi
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a bus from Manfred Road to Reading RailAir via Richmond Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Putney to Reading 5 times a day. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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