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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hayes?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hayes Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hayes?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hayes (Kent) via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Reading to Hayes?

The distance between Reading and Hayes is 53 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hayes without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Reading to Hayes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hayes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Hayes train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Hayes?

The best way to get from Reading to Hayes is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Reading to Hayes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Hayes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Hayes?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hayes is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Reading to Hayes.

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

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Where can I stay near Hayes?

There are 18296+ hotels available in Hayes.

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent)train London Charing Cross - Hayes
1h 50m
£38–49
Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Hayescar 51.7 mi
1h 19m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3h 27m
£32–40
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hayes (Kent)train London Charing Cross - Hayes
2h 22m
£24–49
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bromley Southtrain Welwyn Garden City - Sevenoaks / ...
2h 28m
£30–84

Reading to Hayes by train and subway

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1h 50mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hayes (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hayes Library via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 27m.

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