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

The cheapest way to get from Hersham to Reading is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hersham to Reading is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Hersham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hersham to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Green and arriving at Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Hersham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hersham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Walton-on-Thames and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Hersham to Reading?

The distance between Hersham and Reading is 46 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hersham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £20 - £35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hersham to Reading bus from?

Hersham to Reading bus services, operated by White Bus Services, depart from The Green station.

Where do I catch the Hersham to Reading train from?

Hersham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Walton-on-Thames station.

Train or bus from Hersham to Reading?

The best way to get from Hersham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 458 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £35 and takes 2h.

Where does the Hersham to Reading bus arrive?

Hersham to Reading bus services, operated by White Bus Services, arrive at Elmsleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Hersham to Reading train arrive?

Hersham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Hersham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hersham to Reading is 29 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hersham to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Hersham to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 458 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Walton-on-Thames to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 23m
£20–32
Drive 29 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hersham to Readingcar 29 mi
47 min
£8–11
Line 458 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Green to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus 458 / ...
2. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 54m
£10–21
Line 458 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Green to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus 458 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h
£28–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hersham to Readingtaxi 29 mi
47 min
£95–120

Hersham to Reading by train

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Hersham, Surrey, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Walton-on-Thames to Reading via Basingstoke in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Green to Reading RailAir via Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h.

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