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

The cheapest way to get from Hayes to Reading is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayes to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Hayes and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hayes Library and arriving at Reading RailAir via Fairfield Halls, West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hayes and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Hayes to Reading?

The distance between Hayes and Reading is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayes to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 38m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Hayes to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayes to Reading bus from?

Hayes to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hayes to Reading train from?

Hayes to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Hayes to Reading?

The best way to get from Hayes to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 38m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Hayes to Reading bus arrive?

Hayes to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Hayes to Reading train arrive?

Hayes to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Hayes to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to Reading is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Hayes to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing CrossHayes
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 38m
£35–52
Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hayes to Reading52.4 mi
1h 18m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 31m
£32–45
Train
1. Take the train from Bromley South to FarringdonSevenoaks - Welwyn Garden City / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to ReadingElizabeth
1h 59m
£31–58
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Waterloo EastHayes
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading
2h 27m
£26–41

Hayes to Reading by train and subway

468Weekly Services

1h 38mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayes Library to Reading RailAir via Park Street, Fairfield Halls, Delta Point / West Croydon Station, West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 31m.

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