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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Reading?

The distance between Hitchin and Reading is 73 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 30m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Hitchin to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Reading bus from?

Hitchin to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Reading train from?

Hitchin to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to Reading?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 30m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Hitchin to Reading bus arrive?

Hitchin to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Hitchin to Reading train arrive?

Hitchin to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Hitchin to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Reading is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Hitchin to Reading.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Hitchin to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 30m
£48–86
Drive 53.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitchin to Reading53.7 mi
1h 29m
£14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 42m
£54–72
Train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to ReadingElizabeth
1h 57m
£38–83
Train via Wembley
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Highbury & Islington
2. Take the train from Highbury & Islington to Richmond NLL
3. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Reading
4h 4m
£36–67

Hitchin to Reading by train

596Weekly Trains

1h 30mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.2 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Reading RailAir via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 42m.

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