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

The cheapest way to get from Hornchurch to Reading is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hornchurch to Reading is to subway and train via Whitechapel Station which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Hornchurch and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornchurch to Reading. However, there are services departing from Devonshire Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Romford Station, Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hornchurch and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Hornchurch station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hornchurch station and arriving at Reading via Whitechapel Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Hornchurch to Reading?

The distance between Hornchurch and Reading is 54 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hornchurch to Reading without a car is to subway and train via Whitechapel Station which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Hornchurch to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornchurch to Reading bus from?

Hornchurch to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Romford Station.

Where do I catch the Hornchurch to Reading train from?

Hornchurch to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hornchurch station.

Where does the Hornchurch to Reading bus arrive?

Hornchurch to Reading bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the Hornchurch to Reading train arrive?

Hornchurch to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Whitechapel station.

Can I drive from Hornchurch to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornchurch to Reading is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Hornchurch to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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Subway, train via Whitechapel Station
best
1. Take the subway from Hornchurch station to Whitechapel stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 34m
£32–102
Drive 58.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hornchurch to Readingcar 58.4 mi
1h 35m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 35m
£30–129
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Hornchurch station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2h 20m
£38–132
Subway, train #2
1. Take the subway from Hornchurch station to Richmond stationsubway District
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 48m
£38–124

Hornchurch to Reading by subway and train

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Distance: 53.9 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Devonshire Road to Reading RailAir via Romford Station, Regent Street / St James's, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 35m.

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