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Compare bus and train for Hatfield to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hatfield to Reading:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hatfield to Reading costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.08. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Hatfield to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hatfield to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:02 PM3h13Hatfield12:15 AMReadingFind prices3 transfers
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- 3:54 PM3h19Hatfield7:13 PMReadingFind prices3 transfers
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- 11:54 AM3h22Hatfield3:16 PMReadingFind prices3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hatfield to Reading:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hatfield to Reading costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hatfield and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hatfield station (HAT) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with Uno, Arriva UK to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line to go to Reading by train.
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