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

The cheapest way to get from Hackney to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackney to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hackney to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hackney Baths and arriving at Bridge Street via London Victoria and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hackney and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Reading. However, there are services departing from Homerton and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Hackney to Reading?

The distance between Hackney and Reading is 46 miles. The road distance is 46.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Hackney to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney to Reading bus from?

Hackney to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hackney Baths station.

Where do I catch the Hackney to Reading train from?

Hackney to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford station.

Train or bus from Hackney to Reading?

The best way to get from Hackney to Reading is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Hackney to Reading bus arrive?

Hackney to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Victoria Bus Station.

Where does the Hackney to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hackney to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackney to Reading is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Hackney to Reading.

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

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Hackney to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Hackney to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford to London PaddingtonElizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 15m
£37–55
Drive 46.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hackney to Reading46.6 mi
1h 13m
£12–17
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Victoria Bus StationN38 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042 / ...
3h 4m
£14–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney to Reading46.6 mi
1h 13m
£550–700
Line 106 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The City Academy to Cavell Street106
2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to ReadingElizabeth
1h 49m
£24–55
Train via Richmond (London)
1. Take the train from Hackney Central to Richmond NLLStratford
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
2h 29m
£20–29

Hackney to Reading by train

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Hackney, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Homerton to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackney Baths to Bridge Street via Victoria Bus Station, London Victoria, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 3h 4m.

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