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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Upminster by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway via Whitechapel Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Upminster stationsubway subway District / ...
    1h 21m
    £27–69

  2. Drive  59.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Upminstercar car 59.5 mi
    1h 36m
    £15–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket / Jermyn Street to Barking Stationbus bus N15
    2h 34m
    £20–131

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Upminster stationsubway subway District
    2h 19m
    £28–59

  5. Train, subway #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Upminster stationsubway subway District
    2h 37m
    £28–41

Reading to Upminster by train and subway

Calendar1042Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Upminster. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Whitechapel Station, walk to Whitechapel station, then take the subway to Upminster station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Upminster via London Paddington, Paddington Station, Haymarket / Jermyn Street, Barking Station, and Barking in around 2h 34m.

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