What is the cheapest way to get from Hertford East to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Hertford East to Reading is to line 302 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hertford East to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Hertford East to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Hertford East and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford East station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Friar Street via Hatfield station, Marlowes and High Wycombe BusStn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Hertford East and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford East to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hertford East and arriving at Reading via Liverpool Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Hertford East to Reading?

The distance between Hertford East and Reading is 65 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.

How do I travel from Hertford East to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Hertford East to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Hertford East to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Hertford East to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertford East to Reading bus from?

Hertford East to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hatfield station.

Where do I catch the Hertford East to Reading train from?

Hertford East to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.

Train or bus from Hertford East to Reading?

The best way to get from Hertford East to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 1 bus and line 850 bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Hertford East to Reading bus arrive?

Hertford East to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marlowes station.

Where does the Hertford East to Reading train arrive?

Hertford East to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Hertford East to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hertford East to Reading is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Hertford East to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Hertford East to Reading?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Hertford East to London Liverpool Streettrain Hertford East - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 50m
£32–86
Line 302 bus, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Marlowesbus 302
2. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
5h 16m
£13–19
Drive 55.2 mi
1. Drive from Hertford East to Readingcar 55.2 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Hertford East to London Liverpool Streettrain Hertford East - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 16m
£40–81

Hertford East to Reading by train and subway

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.3 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Hertford East, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Hertford East to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hertford East to Friar Street via Bus Station, Hatfield station, Marlowes, and High Wycombe BusStn in around 5h 16m.

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