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

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

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  1. Line 69 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Morley Road Plaistow to Stratford Bus Stationbus bus 69 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    1h 5m
    £23–74

  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
    £210–260

  4. Subway, train via London Paddington

    1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Paddingtonsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    1h 6m
    £20–60

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway subway District
    2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    1h 59m
    £21–54

  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 27m
    £21–35

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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from West Ham to Reading. However, you can take the line 69 bus to Stratford Bus Station, walk to Stratford, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from West Ham to Reading in around 1h 22m.

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