What is the cheapest way to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 6m and costs £24 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Woolwich Arsenal Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal and arriving at Reading RailAir via Aldwych / Bush House and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Woolwich Arsenal Station and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Reading. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading?

The distance between Woolwich Arsenal Station and Reading is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

How do I travel from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 6m and costs £24 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading bus from?

Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal station.

Where do I catch the Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading train from?

Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.

Train or bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading?

The best way to get from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 6m and costs £24 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading bus arrive?

Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Kingsway station.

Where does the Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading train arrive?

Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading.

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 6m
£24–73
Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Readingcar 51.1 mi
1h 21m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal to Aldwych / Kingswaybus N1
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 26m
£29–88
Train
1. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 33m
£35–75
Line 53 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Lower Marshbus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 52m
£17–37

Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading by foot and train

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Woolwich Arsenal Station, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading via Woolwich Dockyard and London Paddington in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Reading RailAir via Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal, Aldwych / Kingsway, Aldwych / Bush House, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 26m.

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