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How to get from Reading to Hockenden by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Reading to Hockenden in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube 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 SOUTHEASTERN train from Waterloo East station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - BAKERLOO
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Hockenden
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
    23 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Waterloo East
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hockenden
    Walk to
    Hockenden
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Reading to Hockenden in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Reading station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Hockenden
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hockenden
    Walk to
    Hockenden
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Reading to Hockenden

The distance between Reading, London and Hockenden, London is approximately 55.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Hockenden by Tube 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 Hockenden, London

Hockenden is located at Hockenden, London and the nearest public transport station is Albany Park.

Train stations close to Hockenden:

  • Albany Park

By train

To get from Reading to Hockenden in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Reading station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Hockenden
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hockenden
    Walk to
    Hockenden
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Hockenden?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line BAKERLOO, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Hockenden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Hockenden?

    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 Tube line till Paddington station near Hockenden in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Hockenden by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Reading in Reading and Hockenden in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    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 Hockenden?

    Get off the train at the Paddington station, which is closest to Hockenden in London.

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