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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Reading is to line 302 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus which costs £14 - £17 and takes 5h 35m.

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 to Reading. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £22 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m 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 National Express, depart from Tesco 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 47m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 737 bus and bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Hertford to Reading bus arrive?

Hertford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

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

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Hertford to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 737 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 47m
£23–58
Drive 54.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hertford to Readingcar 54.8 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Line 737 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 51m
£57–77
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
Line 302 bus, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hemel Hempstead stationbus 302
2. Take the bus from Hemel Hempstead station to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
5h 35m
£14–17

Hertford to Reading by train

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Distance: 60.6 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 51m.

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