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How to get from Reading to Camberwell by bus and train?

From Reading to Camberwell by bus and train

To get from Reading to Camberwell in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 35 bus from Liverpool Street Station (K) station to Camberwell Road / Albany Road (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 3535
Walk to Camberwell
Leaves from Reading
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (K)
    ID K
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Clapham Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camberwell Road / Albany Road (N)
    ID N
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Camberwell
    Walk to
    Camberwell
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Reading to Camberwell by Tube, bus and train

To get from Reading to Camberwell in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BAKERLOO Tube and finally take the 176 bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (D) station to Camberwell Road / Albany Road (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - BAKERLOO
Bus - 176176
Walk to Camberwell
Leaves from Reading
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (D)
    ID D
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 176176
    Wait for bus
    176
    Penge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camberwell Road / Albany Road (N)
    ID N
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Camberwell
    Walk to
    Camberwell
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Reading to Camberwell
The distance between Reading, London and Camberwell, London is approximately 43.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Camberwell by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Reading

Reading is located at Reading, London and the nearest public transport station is Station Road, Reading Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Reading:

  • Station Road, Reading Town Centre
  • Station North Interchange, Reading
  • Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre
Public transport stations close to Camberwell, London

Camberwell is located at Camberwell, London and the nearest public transport station is Dale Road (S).

Tube stations close to Camberwell:

  • Elephant & Castle
  • Kennington
  • Oval

Train stations close to Camberwell:

  • Elephant & Castle
  • Loughborough Junction

Bus stations close to Camberwell:

  • Dale Road (S)
  • Westmoreland Road (L)
  • Westmoreland Road (M)

From Reading to Camberwell by Tube, bus and train

To get from Reading to Camberwell in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BAKERLOO Tube and finally take the 176 bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (D) station to Camberwell Road / Albany Road (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - BAKERLOO
Bus - 176176
Walk to Camberwell
Leaves from Reading
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (D)
    ID D
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 176176
    Wait for bus
    176
    Penge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camberwell Road / Albany Road (N)
    ID N
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Camberwell
    Walk to
    Camberwell
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Camberwell?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 35.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reading to Camberwell?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line BAKERLOO, Bus line 176.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Camberwell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Camberwell?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Reading in Reading to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Paddington station near Camberwell in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Camberwell by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Reading in Reading and Camberwell in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reading to get to Camberwell?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Reading in Reading.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reading and Camberwell?

    Get off the train at the Paddington stop, which is closest to Camberwell in London.

  • When is the last train from Reading to Camberwell?

    The last train from Reading in Reading to Camberwell in London is the South Western Railway line. It leaves the Reading station at 23:54.

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