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

The cheapest way to get from Hove to Reading is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hove to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Hove and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hove to Reading. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Hove and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hove to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hove and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Hove to Reading?

The distance between Hove and Reading is 76 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hove to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Hove to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hove to Reading bus from?

Hove to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Hove to Reading train from?

Hove to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hove station.

Train or bus from Hove to Reading?

The best way to get from Hove to Reading is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Hove to Reading bus arrive?

Hove to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Hove to Reading train arrive?

Hove to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Hove to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hove to Reading is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Hove to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Hove to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hove to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hove to Gatwick Airporttrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2h 22m
£36–60
Drive 67.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hove to Readingcar 67.6 mi
1h 40m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 39m
£37–58
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 36m
£36–99

Hove to Reading by train

220Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.8 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Hove to Reading via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 39m.

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