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How to get fromHarpenden to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Harpenden to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    1h 12m
    £32–79

  2. Drive  43.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harpenden to Readingcar car 43.8 mi
    1h 14m
    £11–16

  3. Line 321 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    3h 13m
    £30–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harpenden to Readingtaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    1h 14m
    £190–230

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 51m
    £45–78

Harpenden to Reading by train

Calendar837Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Reading RailAir via Watford Junction station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 13m.

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