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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Purley to Reading

Composite routes from Purley to Reading

Cheapest
1 h 8 min
Car
72 km.
from $3
Other
1 h 29 min
60 km.
from $42.76
3 h 28 min
60 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 4
Thameslink
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
South Western Railway
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Thameslink
Website
33 min
Hourly
$10.76–$24.05
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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First Great Western Service
Website
40 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
South Western Railway
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$26.58–$60.76
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
Call
Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
3 times a day
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Metrobus
Website
RailAir
Website
Metrobus
Website
1h 47m
Every 20 minutes
$4.18–$4.68
+44 1293 449191
+44 1293 449191
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RailAir
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
+44 345 646 0707
+44 345 646 0707
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Reading is to drive which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley Hospital and arriving at Reading RailAir via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Purley to Reading?

The distance between Purley and Reading is 87 km. The road distance is 86.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 29m and costs $21.74 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Purley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Reading bus from?

Purley to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Reading train from?

Purley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train, bus or fly from Purley to Reading?

The best way to get from Purley to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 29m and costs $21.74 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 28m. There are no good options to train between Purley to Reading.

Where does the Purley to Reading bus arrive?

Purley to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Purley to Reading train arrive?

Purley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Purley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Reading is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Purley to Reading.

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

Book your Purley to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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