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 4m.

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 4m 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 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Halstead and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Halstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

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 2m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m 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.

Where do I catch the Halstead to Reading train from?

Halstead to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train or bus from Halstead to Reading?

The best way to get from Halstead to Reading is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Halstead to Reading bus arrive?

Halstead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Halstead to Reading train arrive?

Halstead to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Halstead to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Halstead to Reading is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Halstead to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 2m
£41–101
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Halstead to Readingcar 96.5 mi
2h 4m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 19m
£39–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 38A / ...
2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3h 37m
£51–92
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 38A / ...
2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain
4h 6m
£39–70

Halstead to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Ramsey Road to Reading via Bus Interchange, Braintree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 19m.

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