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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Halstead is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Halstead is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Halstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Reading to Halstead?

The distance between Reading and Halstead is 94 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Halstead without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Reading to Halstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Halstead bus from?

Reading to Halstead bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Halstead?

The best way to get from Reading to Halstead is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Reading to Halstead bus arrive?

Reading to Halstead bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Halstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Halstead is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Reading to Halstead.

Where can I stay near Halstead?

There are 669+ hotels available in Halstead.

Reading to Halstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 38 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Halstead 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to BraintreeLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
3h 31m
£58–84
Drive 94.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Halstead94.8 mi
2h 2m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
4h 19m
£53–72
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Witham (Essex)
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Street38 / ...
3h 53m
£37–65
Train, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street370
3h 57m

Reading to Halstead by train and bus

95Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Halstead, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Reading to High Street via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Braintree, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 19m.

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