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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Reading?

The distance between Harpenden and Reading is 65 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 23m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Harpenden to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Reading bus from?

Harpenden to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Reading train from?

Harpenden to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Reading?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 23m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 3h.

Where does the Harpenden to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harpenden to Reading train arrive?

Harpenden to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Reading is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Harpenden to Reading.

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

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Harpenden to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 23m
£44–83
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harpenden to Readingcar 43.8 mi
1h 14m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h
£56–89
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harpenden to Readingtaxi 43.8 mi
1h 14m
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 50m
£35–75
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra3
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 12m

Harpenden to Reading by train

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h.

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