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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hailsham is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Hailsham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Polegate via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Reading to Hailsham?

The distance between Reading and Hailsham is 90 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Reading to Hailsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hailsham bus from?

Reading to Hailsham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hailsham train from?

Reading to Hailsham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Hailsham?

The best way to get from Reading to Hailsham is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £45 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Reading to Hailsham bus arrive?

Reading to Hailsham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Hailsham train arrive?

Reading to Hailsham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Reading to Hailsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hailsham is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Reading to Hailsham.

Where can I stay near Hailsham?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Hailsham.

Reading to Hailsham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 59m
£45–87
Drive 86.2 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Hailshamcar 86.2 mi
1h 42m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
3h 39m
£27–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
3h 59m
£37–44

Reading to Hailsham by train and bus

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Gordon Road via Gatwick Airport, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 59m.

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