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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Horley is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Horley is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Horley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Horley. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Kings Head via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Reading to Horley?

The distance between Reading and Horley is 55 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Horley without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Reading to Horley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Horley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Horley?

The best way to get from Reading to Horley is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Reading to Horley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Horley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Horley is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Reading to Horley.

Where can I stay near Horley?

There are 139+ hotels available in Horley.

Reading to Horley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Horley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
1h 49m
£24–46
Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Horleycar 51.1 mi
1h 1m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 7m
£35–44

Reading to Horley by train and bus

229Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Kings Head via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 2h 7m.

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