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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Harlow Towntrain train Stansted Express
    1h 35m
    £30–77

  2. Drive 66.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Harlowcar car 66.3 mi
    1h 20m
    £17–24

  3. Bus, line 510 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Burnt Mill Schoolbus bus 510 / ...
    4h 12m
    £38–61

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Harlow Towntrain train Stansted Express
    1h 49m
    £39–76

  5. Train via Brent

    1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Richmond NLL to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Harlow Towntrain train
    3h 24m
    £39–95

Reading to Harlow by train and foot

Calendar608Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Harlow, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Harlow Town via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Burnt Mill School via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 4h 12m.

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