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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via St Peter's Street and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Hertford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hertford North and arriving at Reading via Liverpool Street Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Hertford to Reading?

The distance between Hertford and Reading is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Hertford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Reading bus from?

Hertford to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Reading train from?

Hertford to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.

Train or bus from Hertford to Reading?

The best way to get from Hertford to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 724 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Hertford to Reading bus arrive?

Hertford to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St Peter's Street station.

Where does the Hertford to Reading train arrive?

Hertford to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Moorgate station.

Can I drive from Hertford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hertford to Reading is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Hertford to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Hertford to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 724 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain Stevenage - Moorgate / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 53m
£23–58
Drive 54.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hertford to Readingcar 54.8 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Line 724 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus 724
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 34m
£33–41
Train
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain Stevenage - Moorgate / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 14m
£24–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hertford East to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Bus Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain
3h 11m
£32–78

Hertford to Reading by train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.6 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Hertford North to Reading via Moorgate, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via St Peter's Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 34m.

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