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

The cheapest way to get from Halstead to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halstead to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Halstead and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Halstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Halstead to Reading?

The distance between Halstead and Reading is 92 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halstead to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Halstead to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halstead to Reading bus from?

Halstead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Halstead to Reading?

The best way to get from Halstead to Reading is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Halstead to Reading bus arrive?

Halstead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Halstead to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Halstead to Reading is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Halstead to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1401+ hotels available in Reading.

Halstead to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 38 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)Braintree - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 15m
£58–86
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Halstead to Reading96.5 mi
2h 2m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
4h 24m
£52–73
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Station38 / ...
2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to London Liverpool Street
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading
3h 43m
£39–84
Line 38 bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Station38 / ...
2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Stratford (London)
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Reading
4h 18m
£38–85

Halstead to Reading by bus and train

90Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Halstead, Essex, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from High Street to Reading via Railway Station, Braintree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 24m.

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