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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hersham is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Hersham is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hersham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hersham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Green via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hersham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hersham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Walton-on-Thames via Basingstoke and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Reading to Hersham?

The distance between Reading and Hersham is 46 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hersham without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Reading to Hersham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hersham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Hersham train from?

Reading to Hersham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Hersham?

The best way to get from Reading to Hersham is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 458 bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Reading to Hersham bus arrive?

Reading to Hersham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Hersham train arrive?

Reading to Hersham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Reading to Hersham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hersham is 29 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Reading to Hersham.

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

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Where can I stay near Hersham?

There are 12104+ hotels available in Hersham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
3. Take the train from Woking to Walton-on-Thamestrain
1h 19m
£16–36
Drive 28.7 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Hershamcar 28.7 mi
46 min
£8–11
Train, line 458 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Stainestrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to The Greenbus 458 / ...
1h 49m
£12–24
Bus, line 458 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to The Greenbus 458 / ...
1h 58m
£31–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Hershamtaxi 28.7 mi
46 min
£120–160

Reading to Hersham by train

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Walton-on-Thames via Basingstoke and Woking in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Green via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

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