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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hove is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Hove is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hove. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hove. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hove via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Hove?

The distance between Reading and Hove is 76 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hove without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reading to Hove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Hove train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Hove?

The best way to get from Reading to Hove is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Reading to Hove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Hove train arrive?

Reading to Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Reading to Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hove is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Reading to Hove.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Hove?

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Where can I stay near Hove?

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Reading to Hove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Hove by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hovetrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 25m
£36–51
Drive 67.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Hovecar 67.5 mi
1h 40m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus 025
3h 3m
£38–60
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 34m
£39–110

Reading to Hove by train

215Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.8 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hove via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 3m.

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