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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hastings and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Reading. However, there are services departing from Pier and arriving at Reading RailAir via Gildredge Road, Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Hastings to Reading?

The distance between Hastings and Reading is 101 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Hastings to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Reading bus from?

Hastings to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pier station.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Reading train from?

Hastings to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.

Train or bus from Hastings to Reading?

The best way to get from Hastings to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Hastings to Reading bus arrive?

Hastings to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Gildredge Road station.

Where does the Hastings to Reading train arrive?

Hastings to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Hastings to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Reading is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hastings to Reading.

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

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Hastings to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 36m
£47–118
Drive 99.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hastings to Readingcar 99.4 mi
1h 53m
£25–36
Line 99 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Old Steinebus 12X / ...
3. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 37m
£45–70
Train
1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain Ore - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
3h 21m
£50–96
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hastings to Clapham Junctiontrain Ore - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 38m
£56–107

Hastings to Reading by train and subway

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier to Reading RailAir via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 37m.

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