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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Reading is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £50 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Nelson Street N2 and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Reading. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Reading via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Halifax to Reading?

The distance between Halifax and Reading is 246 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 14m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Halifax to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Reading bus from?

Halifax to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Reading train from?

Halifax to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Reading?

The best way to get from Halifax to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 14m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Halifax to Reading bus arrive?

Halifax to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Halifax to Reading train arrive?

Halifax to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Reading is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Halifax to Reading.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 14m
£84–160
Drive 194.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Halifax to Readingcar 194.4 mi
3h 41m
£49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 30m
£54–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 52m
£81–301
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h
£92–142
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 40m
£50–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 5m
£102–233
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 23m
£98–384

Halifax to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Nelson Street N2, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 30m.

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