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How to get fromWest Ham to Readingby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from West Ham to Reading by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 18m
    £24–68

  2. Drive 49 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Ham to Readingcar car 49 mi
    1h 22m
    £12–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Ham to Readingtaxi taxi 49 mi
    1h 22m
    £220–270

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Paddingtonsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 20m
    £24–79

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 36m
    £32–71

  6. Subway, train via Richmond (London)

    1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Richmond stationsubway subway District
    2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2h 26m
    £27–87

West Ham to Reading by bus and train

Calendar876Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between West Ham, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Morley Road Plaistow to Reading via Stratford Bus Station, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 1h 18m.

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