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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Reading is to bus via Leicester which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Reading. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Reading via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Halifax to Reading?

The distance between Halifax and Reading is 246 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Halifax to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Reading bus from?

Halifax to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Reading train from?

Halifax to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Reading?

The best way to get from Halifax to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Halifax to Reading bus arrive?

Halifax to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Halifax to Reading train arrive?

Halifax to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Reading is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Halifax to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Halifax to Reading?

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Halifax to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Halifax to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 11m
£57–139
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 2m
£28–160
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 21m
£43–63
Drive 194.5 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Readingcar 194.5 mi
3h 36m
£47–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 53m
£80–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 564
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 22m
£65–99
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LBA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 42m
£114–348
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 16m
£82–194
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 27m
£87–332

Halifax to Reading by train and subway

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 21m.

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