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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Horley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Horley to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Kings Head and arriving at Reading RailAir via South Terminal Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Horley and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Horley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Horley and arriving at Reading via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Horley to Reading?

The distance between Horley and Reading is 51 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Horley to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Horley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horley to Reading bus from?

Horley to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Horley to Reading train from?

Horley to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.

Train or bus from Horley to Reading?

The best way to get from Horley to Reading is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Horley to Reading bus arrive?

Horley to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Horley to Reading train arrive?

Horley to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Horley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Horley to Reading is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Horley to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Horley to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Horley to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Redhill to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 44m
£18–41
Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Horley to Reading50.5 mi
1h
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 2m
£35–52

Horley to Reading by train

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redhill to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Kings Head to Reading RailAir via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 2m.

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