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

The cheapest way to get from Hailsham to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hailsham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Hailsham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hailsham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Reading RailAir via Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Hailsham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hailsham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Reading via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Hailsham to Reading?

The distance between Hailsham and Reading is 89 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hailsham to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Hailsham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hailsham to Reading bus from?

Hailsham to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the Hailsham to Reading train from?

Hailsham to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Hailsham to Reading?

The best way to get from Hailsham to Reading is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h.

Where does the Hailsham to Reading bus arrive?

Hailsham to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Hailsham to Reading train arrive?

Hailsham to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Hailsham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hailsham to Reading is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Hailsham to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
3h 39m
£26–48
Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hailsham to Readingcar 86.1 mi
1h 43m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
3h 49m
£46–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h
£31–41

Hailsham to Reading by bus and train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Reading via Railway Station, Eastbourne, and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Reading RailAir via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h.

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