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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Reading is to bus and train which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Reading is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool Church Square Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Reading?

The distance between Hartlepool and Reading is 286 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Hartlepool to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Reading bus from?

Hartlepool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hartlepool Church Square Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Reading train from?

Hartlepool to Reading train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Reading?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Reading is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £120 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Reading bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Reading train arrive?

Hartlepool to Reading train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Reading is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Hartlepool to Reading.

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

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

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

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 Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 58m
£60–111
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
7h 21m
£43–87
Drive 258 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Readingcar 258 mi
4h 29m
£64–92
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool 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
4h 40m
£78–328
Train via York
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Yorktrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
6h 37m
£107–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hartlepool Church Square Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 436 / ...
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 42m
£84–114
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 7m
£105–307
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 27m
£55–252
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
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
7h 16m
£97–317

Hartlepool to Reading by train and subway

41Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hartlepool to Reading.

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartlepool Church Square Interchange to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 42m.

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