The distance between Hastings and Reading is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hastings to Reading by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Reading.
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There are several options for getting from Hastings to Reading by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Hastings and Reading is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Hastings and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Reading is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, Southern Service and South Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Reading. We recommend that you drive to Reading. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Reading. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hastings and Reading. The distance is around 160km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 10m | £52($61) | hourly | 161km (100 miles) |
Train via Gatwick Airport | 2h 50m | £40($47) | hourly | 173km (107 miles) |
Train via Clapham Junction | 3h 15m | £44($52) | hourly | 191km (119 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £28($33) | on demand | 160km (100 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
Elizabeth Line
Southern Service
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.