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

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent)train train London Charing Cross - Hayes
    1h 38m
    £24–68

  2. Drive  51.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Hayescar car 51.7 mi
    1h 19m
    £13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    3h 28m

  4. Train, line 119 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydontrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Hayes Librarybus bus 119
    2h 7m
    £38–69

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hayes (Kent)train train London Charing Cross - Hayes
    2h 23m
    £23–46

Reading to Hayes by train and foot

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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 38m. 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 28m.

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