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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Pier via Heathrow Terminal 5, North Street and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hastings via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Hastings?

The distance between Reading and Hastings is 101 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hastings without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Reading to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hastings bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Hastings train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Hastings?

The best way to get from Reading to Hastings is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Reading to Hastings bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Hastings train arrive?

Reading to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hastings is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Reading to Hastings.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
3h 2m
£47–120
Drive 100.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Hastingscar 100.2 mi
1h 53m
£25–36
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus 025
3. Take the bus from North Street to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
4. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Pierbus 99 / ...
5h 45m
£46–69
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
3h 42m
£51–96
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
3h 51m
£56–109

Reading to Hastings by train and subway

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pier via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 5h 45m.

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