There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Hertford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Moorgate to Hertford Northtrain Moorgate - Stevenage / ...
2h£23–56Line 850 bus, line 1 bus, line 302 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
- Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Riversidebus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bus Stationbus 302
5h 52m£13–14Drive 56.4 mi
- Drive from Reading to Hertfordcar 56.4 mi
1h 8m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Moorgate to Hertford Northtrain Moorgate - Stevenage / ...
2h 12m£23–40
Reading to Hertford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hertford is to line 850 bus and line 1 bus and line 302 bus which costs £12 - £14 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Hertford is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Friar Street and arriving at Theatre via High Wycombe BusStn, Riverside and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hertford North via London Paddington and Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Reading and Hertford is 61 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Hertford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h and costs £22 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Reading to Hertford, including transfers.
Reading to Hertford bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, depart from Friar Street station.
Reading to Hertford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Hertford is to train via London which takes 2h and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 850 bus and line 1 bus and line 302 bus, which costs £12 - £14 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Hertford, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Hertford North via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and Moorgate in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friar Street to Theatre via High Wycombe BusStn, Riverside, and Bus Station in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
Train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £13–20
- Peak
- £17–25
Train from Moorgate to Hertford North
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 01494 450151
- info@carouselbuses.co.uk
- Website
- carouselbuses.co.uk
Bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.carouselbuses.co.uk/services
Bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.carouselbuses.co.uk/services
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Riverside to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Hertford bus services, operated by Carousel Buses, arrive at High Wycombe BusStn station.
Reading to Hertford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hertford is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Reading to Hertford.
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