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Compare train and bus for Hayes to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hayes to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$28 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hayes to Reading:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hayes to Reading costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Hayes to Reading
How to get from Hayes to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hayes to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:49 AM0h36Hayes10:25 AMReading$301One-way0 transfers
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9:49 AM0h36Hayes10:25 AMReading$301One-way0 transfers
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9:49 AM0h36Hayes10:25 AMReading$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hayes to Reading:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hayes to Reading costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hayes and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Hayes & Harlington (HAY) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with Megabus, Metrobus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Thameslink to go to Reading by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line.
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